Chili
Capsicum
Solanums (Solanaceae)
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
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F
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Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
40 cm
Row spacing
60 cm
Seeding depth
1 cm
The season for this plant is over. The following instructions are for the next season.
Mid of February
Propagating
End of February
Transplanting
End of March
Hygiene
Every two Weeks
Chilies are perennial, cold-sensitive plants that belong to the nightshade family (Solanazeae). There are many varieties whose fruits differ in shape, color and pungency. Chillies, like sweet peppers, belong to the genus Capsicum, with 5 different species. The most important is Capsicum annuum, which includes varieties such as Cayenne and Jalapeño. Varieties of this species can be found in almost all heat ranges, except extremely hot. Another species is Capsicum chinense, to which the habanero belong. They originate from Peru and among them are extremely spicy varieties. Unlike the white flowers of the other chili species, the Capsicum baccatum species has yellowish to greenish spots on its flowers. The fruits of some varieties are also striking, hanging from the plant like bells, or 'UFO's' (Bishop's Crown). For the species Capsicum frutescens the flowers and fruits always standing upright on the plant are typical. In Europe, the species Capsicum pubescens is still quite unknown. Since its stem quickly becomes woody, the name tree chili is occasionally used. Striking features of this species are its hairy leaves, blue-purple flowers, and black seeds. The fruits are thick-fleshed and spherical. Excitingly, its fruits can be perceived as differently spicy by different people due to the particular composition of capsaicin and dihydro-capsaicin.
Origin:
North America
Chili should be grown in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For a rich harvest, the first flower (terminal bud/'king flower') should be broken out. This encourages flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. However, this is not as important with chili as it is with peppers. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, the cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is achieved only 2-3 years after planting. For this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. Harvesting of fruits takes place from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.
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