Caloro

created by Romy1 at 26.12.2022

Seed packet

Features

Growth habit

bushy

half-high

Fruit shape

wedge-shaped

Color

orange

red

Location

Greenhouse

Balcony

Bed

Bucket

Pot

Outdoor

Raised bed

Taste

Sharpness 3

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Caloro chilies come from Mexico. They grow bushy (approx. 80 cm high) and are very productive. Their mildly aromatic fruits are almost fruity-sweet when fully ripe. They ripen from green to cream-orange to red. The thick, juicy fruit walls make them ideal for fresh consumption, in salads and also for stuffing and pickling.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

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 off. This promotes flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. However, this is not as important for chili peppers as it is for peppers. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is only achieved 2-3 years after planting. To achieve this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. The fruit is harvested from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.