Chili pepper 'African snub'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'African snub'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that African snub is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 7.0 and 8.5 as African snub likes to be in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing African snub 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.

Transplanting African snub

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as African snub is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting African snub