Chili pepper 'Bloody Antietam'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Bloody Antietam'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Bloody Antietam is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Bloody Antietam needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Bloody Antietam from seed

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 18°C / 64°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bloody Antietam about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bloody Antietam

Bloody Antietam is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Bloody Antietam