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CHILLI Ping Mild - CAPSICUM annuum
NZ ProhibitedStock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 268
Family: Solanaceae
Characteristics: Annual or perennial shrub
Seed per packet: 25
Chilli Ping is an early maturing chilli with pendant cherry shaped fruit. The plant grows to about 1 metre. Fruits are green turning red on maturity. They are ideal for pickling, Asian cooking or can be used fresh. They are not as hot as a lot of others, so if you prefer the Milder chilli’s these are an excellent choice.
Adaptable to most garden soils but prefers a well-drained, well fed soil in a sunny position. Annual in temperate climates perennial in the tropics.
Capsicums require warmth for germination, if starting early provide warmth.
Tropical: Year Round
Temperate: Early Spring to Early Summer
Cold: Mid-Spring to Early Summer
Sow: 6mm deep.
Grow in trays of a good seed raising mix and transplant when 6-7cm tall.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Plant space: 50cm
Row space: 50cm
Maturity: 10-12 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
