Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: January–March
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–October (approx. 18–22 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 30–40 cm apart in rows 40–50 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 50–70 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Why grow it?
- Traditional Spanish variety for tapas
- Mostly mild, but some fruits can be unexpectedly hot
- Perfect for frying and sprinkling with sea salt
- Early cropping and high-yielding
- Great for greenhouse or sunny patio pots
How to grow: Sow indoors Jan–March with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds or a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors. Space plants 30–40 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Pick young green peppers for mild flavour.
Cooking / usage ideas: Classic Spanish tapas — fry whole peppers in olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. A delicious snack where one in ten might surprise you with heat.
Seeds per pack: Approx. 15 seeds
