Chili pepper 'Sucette de provence'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Sucette de provence'

Plant in a warm, sunny place. Protect from cold. Prune the top of the plant and keep only 12-15 peppers per plant for the best flavor.
Fruits can be dried for longer conservation and are well suited to making flavored vinegar or oils.

*Do not consume leaves or branches! They are toxic to humans and pets.

Keep in mind when planting that Sucette de provence is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Sucette de provence from seed

Transplanting Sucette de provence

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sucette de provence is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Sucette de provence

Fruit is red at maturity. Snip from plant just as they begin to color. The stronger the color, the stronger the heat.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Other Names for Chili pepper 'Sucette de provence'

Sucette