Chilli Pepper Tokyo Hot seeds

Chilli pepper Tokyo Hot seeds produce the classic cayenne or chilli pepper, but is not for the faint hearted, or so say the seed merchants, but these plants produce fruit which are only 20,000 to 30,000 SHU’s. Ideal for curries and Mexican dishes though.

The fruits turn from green to red and add colour as well as heat to a wide range of dishes.

Sowing Indoors: Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface but DO NOT cover. Place in warmth 18-25 Deg- C 64- 75 Deg –F. We suggest using a propagator to germinate these seeds.

When growing on keep the seedlings in a light position, but shade from bright sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart into trays of potting compost. Grow in a minimum temperature of 15 Deg –C ( 60 Deg –F).

Plant into growing bags or the greenhouse border 45cm (18in) apart when the first flowers have opened, water regularly and feed with liquid fertiliser (Tomato food or liquid seaweed) as fruits begin to swell.

As usual we hesitate to suggest growing these chillies outside because to do so depends entirely on the climate where you live. The plants themselves grow well enough outside in most areas but will they produce the required amount of fruit there? Probably not. Be safe and grow them indoors.

Harvest: August September, Peppers freeze well, simply de seed, cut into strips or rings and freeze raw. Ideal for adding to casseroles and stews.