De Boia Szegedi Chili Pepper is a true heirloom treasure from the city of Szeged in Hungary, used in traditional dishes for centuries. This early variety is a powerhouse of productivity, with each plant bursting with beautiful fruit! Not only is it stunningly vibrant, but its high red pigment content will make your dishes pop with color. Plus, it’s perfect for making dyes and dries beautifully for those homemade spice blends. Seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland.
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 22C-26C
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 early spring 1"deep, 2" apart at a soil temperature of at least 18C. The plant is sensitive to temperature variations. Transplant outdoors 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
