Chili pepper 'Crimson Hot'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Crimson Hot'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Crimson Hot is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Crimson Hot requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 - 8.5 - it grows best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Crimson Hot from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Crimson Hot about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Crimson Hot

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Crimson Hot is a tender plant.

Harvesting Crimson Hot