Chili 'Peppadew'

Capsicum baccatum

How to grow Chili 'Peppadew'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Peppadew is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 as Peppadew is a neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Peppadew 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 Peppadew

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

Harvesting Peppadew