Chili pepper 'Kerinting'

Some varieties may need to be supported with a cane as the fruit develops.

Kerinting likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Kerinting is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Kerinting in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 is ideal for as it does best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between Chili pepper plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed.

As Kerinting is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

In the local dialect, Kerinting means ‘curly hair’ .

In the local dialect, Kerinting means ‘curly hair’ .