{"product_id":"col-6x9-chi-pep-colx1","title":"Chilli (Capsicum) – Mixed Hot Pepper Collection (12 x 9cm Pots)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own chillies with this collection of 12 mixed hot chilli pepper plants, each in its own 9cm pot. It gives a spread of heat levels, flavours and fruit colours, from mild warmth to fiery heat, so it suits first-time growers and seasoned chilli fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plants have been grown on for a strong, healthy start. The mix is typically made up of varieties such as Thai Dragon, Scotch Bonnet and Apache, though the exact varieties can vary with availability. Chilli plants are bushy and upright, with glossy green leaves, small white or cream flowers in summer, then fruits that ripen from green to red, orange or yellow. They are good for cooking, drying, preserving or simply looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChillies are not hardy and need warmth. A greenhouse, conservatory or sunny windowsill is the most reliable home, and in a poor British summer plants grown outside may never ripen their fruit. If you want them outdoors, wait until all risk of frost has passed, then give them a sunny, sheltered spot in a container, growbag or raised bed. Pot them on into a good peat-free compost when they arrive and pinch out the growing tip while young to encourage a bushier, more productive plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly without letting the compost become waterlogged, and more often once the plants are in flower and fruit. Feed with a high potash liquid fertiliser once the first flowers appear. Chilli fruits and sap can irritate skin and eyes, so wash your hands after handling them and avoid touching your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilli Pepper, Hot Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum annuum and Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45-90cm tall and 30-60cm wide (variety dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy plant with pendant or upright fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouses, sunny windowsills, patio containers, growbags, kitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to deep green, smooth, oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer, small white or cream flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White or cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, sheltered from cold winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not hardy. Protect from frost and cold temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular watering, and a high potash feed once flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to autumn, with fruit ripening from mid summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot chilli peppers, fruiting plants for growing your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOKE House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54061544177930,"sku":"COL-6X9-CHI-PEP-COLX1","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/2479\/8218\/files\/5_37501958-2519-4821-9fdd-0bed8cf398b3.png?v=1793895408","url":"https:\/\/kokehouse.co.uk\/products\/col-6x9-chi-pep-colx1","provider":"KOKE House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}