Chili pepper 'Elephant Probiscus'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Elephant Probiscus'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Elephant Probiscus is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Elephant Probiscus needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Elephant Probiscus 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.

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

Transplanting Elephant Probiscus

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

Harvesting Elephant Probiscus