Peppādew

Cultivation Break

Season Overview

Description

Peppadew is the trade name of the sweet and spicy bell pepper variety from South Africa. It is a cultivar of Capsicum baccatum which, according to the manufacturer, is grown in the province of Limpopo. Peppadew was allegedly discovered in 1993 by a South African farmer in the garden of his vacation home in the Eastern Cape. Shortly afterwards, the variety name was protected and production strictly monitored. Somehow seeds did get into circulation and as they are not allowed to be traded under the protected name, the one shown here is "original Peppādew from Mondsee", note the difference! "Tomato whisperer from Austria"

Growing tips

You should grow peppers 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. 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. The variety requires warmth, so it should be given a good location, preferably in a greenhouse.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Plant distance

40 cm

Row spacing

60 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm