Chili pepper 'Numex 6-4'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Numex 6-4'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Numex 6-4 is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Numex 6-4 requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 - 8.5 - it grows best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Numex 6-4 from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Numex 6-4

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Numex 6-4 is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Numex 6-4