Chinese pepper 'Congo Trinidad'

Capsicum chinense

How to grow Chinese pepper 'Congo Trinidad'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Congo Trinidad is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Congo Trinidad tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Congo Trinidad from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Congo Trinidad

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

Harvesting Congo Trinidad