Apache

created by Himbeeropi at 01.02.2021

Features

Color

red

Fruit shape

elongated

Growth habit

growth habit: bushy

Taste

Sharpness 6

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Apache chili is a strongly branched and bushy growing plant. It rarely grows taller than 45 cm/17.7 in, so it is ideal as a container plant for the balcony or windowsill, In addition, it is quite undemanding for a chili (it needs comparatively little light). The fruits ripen from green to red, are about 5 cm/2 in long and reward with a very high yield if well cared for. The small leaves and the multitude of small fruits make it a decorative houseplant. Species Capsicum annuum Heat level 6 Scoville 5.000 - 10.000 SHU optimal germination temperature 22-28°C/72-82°F sowing Jan. - Apr. flowers white (May- Aug.) growth habit bushy, 40-50 cm/15.7-19.7 in height ripening from green to red fruit appearance 1,5x5 cm/0.6-2 in Ripening time 90 days Origin unknown

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Care: The germination temperature is between 22 and 28°C/72-82°F (8 - 20 days germination period), so it is recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need a fresh, well fertilized well-drained soil and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be in a full sun, sheltered spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight, preferably more. Place the plants outside about 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost.