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chilli 'Spangles'
Capsicum baccatum 'Spangles'
Maturing through a myriad of rainbow colours, ‘Spangles’ is an attractive variety with pretty conical-shaped, mild-flavoured fruits which...
approx 10 seeds
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Plant description
Maturing through a myriad of rainbow colours, ‘Spangles’ is an attractive variety with pretty conical-shaped, mild-flavoured fruits which ripen from light purple through white, to orange and finally bright red. Makes an excellent sweet chilli sauce. As with all chilli peppers, always wear gloves when handling the pods.
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
Growing instructions:
Sow indoors from February to May. Sow 1cm deep in trays or alternatively two seeds per pot selecting the strongest seedling. Use multi purpose compost to cover seeds. Plant out in a greenhouse April to June. When plants reach 20cm high, pinch out the tips to encourage more side shoots and therefore more peppers. Feed regularly with high-potash tomato feed once the fruits begin to form.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten; skin/eye irritant
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