Chili pepper 'BOS 005'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'BOS 005'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that BOS 005 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. BOS 005 needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing BOS 005 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.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing BOS 005 about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting BOS 005

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as BOS 005 is a tender plant.

Harvesting BOS 005