An unexpected gem found growing on a Market Garden in the Tamar Valley. Appears to be quite similar in hot heat & habit to Cayenne Peppers except this version tolerates our cool summers much better & is a much more prolific bearer. Expect to make oodles of chili sauce & chutneys with this one! Spicer then a Jalapeño but not as hot as a Habanero Pepper. 
 
CULTURE – Ideally sow in prepared seed trays undercover Feb-Mar.  Transfer to final position & space at 45cm (18in) intervals in rows 90cm (1ft) apart. Preferers a sheltered, very sunny location with plenty of organic matter incorporated into the soil. Keep well-watered as this aids fruit set. Harvest during the summer months once the fruits have turned from green to scarlet indicating maturity. Peppers usually 2” (5cm) in length.