Tepin / Chiltepin
Variety
Approved Data
created by Pokerl at 18.04.2022
Taste
aromatic
Sharpness 9
Location
Greenhouse
Balcony
Pot
Outdoor
Growth habit
half-high
Fruit shape
around
Color
red
Brown
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Tepin is considered the original form of chilli and dates back to the Aztecs; its use as a remedy and spice goes back around 9000 years. Tepin is a perennial shrub with pea-sized orange to reddish-brown fruits with a fruity heat. Ideally suited for drying and for use in a chili mill. Origin: Mexico
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Overwinter in a cool, bright room, water moderately
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
Basil
Borage
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Common marigold
Cucumber / Gherkin
Dill
Garlic
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lavender
Lettuce (Endive / Escarole / Erisée)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Onion
Onion (Spring onion)
Pak Choi
Parsley
Savory
Thyme
Blossomrot
Early blight of potato
Black spot of roses
Red spot disease
Grey mold
No pests