Chili pepper 'Kung Pao'

Start in small containers 8 to 10 weeks before last frost date. When a few sets of true leaves appear they can be transplanted to either bigger pots or in the garden. Make sure to harden off before transplanting to full sun.

Kung Pao likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Kung Pao 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. Kung Pao requires a loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 7.0 - 8.5 - it grows best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

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 Kung Pao about 38 days before your last frost date.

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

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