Jamaican Red Chili Seeds
Info: The Jamaican Red Chili is a typical Jamaican chili variety with an intensely fruity flavour and a decent level of spiciness. The plants are compact and bushy with thick foliage, and grow up to approx. 90 cm. The lantern-shaped, slightly wrinkled fruits ripen to a bright red, and are thin walled and juicy. The flavour is reminiscent of apricots and citrus fruits, with a slightly smoky undertone. The chillies are excellent for making hot sauces and salsas, as well as for pickling and drying.
Care: The germination temperature is between 22 und 28°C (8 - 22 day germination period), therefore the use of a greenhouse and a heating mat is recommended. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised, permeable soil, and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be planted in a sunny, protected place with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. Put the plants outside approx. 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost.
You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Growing Guide and in the Chili Journal.
| Type | Capsicum chinense |
| Content | 10 pieces |
| Level of spiciness | 8 - 9 |
| Scoville | 30.000 - 100.000 SHU |
| optimal germination temperature | 22 - 28 °C |
| Sowing | Jan. - Apr. |
| Flowers | white (May-July) |
| Plant growth habit | bushy, compact, approx. 80 - 90 cm in height |
| Ripening | from green to red |
| Fruit appearance | lantern-shaped peppers, approx. 4 x 5 cm |
| Ripening time | 90-110 days |
| Origin | Jamaica |
| Schärfegrad: | 8 |
Manufacturer
Name: | Femundus GmbH |
Address: | Holzweg 16 67098 Bad Dürkheim Deutschland |
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