20% off
chilli 'Etna'
chilli pepper
This compact chilli pepper plant creates an eye-catching display with upright clusters of smooth, tapered fruits that rise above the...
approx 15 seeds
available to order from summer
1
Delivery options
Plant description
This compact chilli pepper plant creates an eye-catching display with upright clusters of smooth, tapered fruits that rise above the foliage in shades shifting from deep green to vivid red. Its tidy, vigorous form suits pots on a sunny patio or balcony, where the bunching habit shows clearly and adds strong ornamental value. The fruits develop firm, thick walls and hold their colour well, making them handy for fresh cooking or for drying into flakes and powders.
Heat levels sit in the hotter range (around 30,000-70,000 SHU) yet stay balanced enough for everyday dishes, offering a clean, lingering warmth. Grow chilli ‘Etna’ for a reliable crop that looks striking through the season and performs well for both new and experienced growers wanting a productive, decorative plant.
Heat levels sit in the hotter range (around 30,000-70,000 SHU) yet stay balanced enough for everyday dishes, offering a clean, lingering warmth. Grow chilli ‘Etna’ for a reliable crop that looks striking through the season and performs well for both new and experienced growers wanting a productive, decorative plant.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for chilli Etna:
Grow on in a well-lit, warm location such as a sunny windowsill or greenhouse until all risk of frost has passed before moving them to their final growing positions outside, in a sunny spot, or keep in a greenhouse for earlier harvests and hotter fruits. Keep well watered and feed regularly with high-potash tomato food once the fruits begin to form.
Sowing instructions:
Start off indoors from Feb to May, sowing the seeds 1cm (0.5in) deep in trays and using multi purpose compost to cover them. Alternatively, sow two seeds per pot and select the strongest seedling after they emerge.
Pot up or plant out in a greenhouse from April to June, and when plants reach 20cm (8in) high, pinch out the tips to encourage more side shoots, as this will result in more peppers.
Pot up or plant out in a greenhouse from April to June, and when plants reach 20cm (8in) high, pinch out the tips to encourage more side shoots, as this will result in more peppers.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten; skin/eye irritant
