Chili pepper 'European hot pepper'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that European hot pepper is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Planting European hot pepper in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 is ideal for as it does best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

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.

As European hot pepper is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.