Zou Pi chilli pepper is an exciting pepper variety from East Asia that is also known as Shar Pei for its wrinkly pods. It goes from green to a vivid red when ripe. It has a unique shape with a thin skin and unusual smoky and fruity flavor with a good bit of spiciness. It was surely one of the stars of our growing season for its earliness and uniqueness. 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
