Chili pepper 'Big Chili II'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Big Chili II'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Big Chili II is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Big Chili II needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Big Chili II from seed

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Big Chili II about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Big Chili II

Big Chili II is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Big Chili II