Chili pepper 'Elephant's Trunk'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Elephant's Trunk is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Elephant's Trunk needs a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 to 8.5 (neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Elephant's Trunk about 38 days before your last frost date.

Elephant's Trunk is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.