Chinese pepper '7 Molhos'

Capsicum chinense

How to grow Chinese pepper '7 Molhos'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that 7 Molhos is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. 7 Molhos requires a soil ph of 7.0 - 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing 7 Molhos from seed

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

Transplanting 7 Molhos

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as 7 Molhos is a tender plant.

Harvesting 7 Molhos