Ciliega chilli pepper is an heirloom Italian variety. The plants are vigorous and compact and produce red fruits with a round-conical shape, and a diameter of 3.5-4 cm. The Ciliega chilli pepper has a medium spicy taste. It is excellent preserved in oil.
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20C-24C
Germination time in days: 20-30 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 60-90 days
Sunlight: full sun
Soil requirement: well drained, non acidic
Sowing and cultivation: Sow indoors from February to early spring 1"deep, 2" apart at a soil temperature of at least 18C. The plant is sensitive to temperature variations. Transplant out when temperatures have warmed up and the last chance of frost has passed. Plant row apart 24". It is advised to grow this pepper in a greenhouse or sunny sheltered spot since they need high temperature to grow
