Chili pepper 'Agatha'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Agatha'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Agatha is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Agatha needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Agatha 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 Agatha

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

Harvesting Agatha