Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Solanums
Chilli Pepper growing guide
Fiery relative of capsicum. The compound capsaicin gives chillies their heat. Hundreds of varieties range from mildly warm to intensely hot. Prolific producers in warm climates.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
10-21 daysGermination
70-100 daysHarvest
45 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
6-6.8pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Jul - Oct | Sep - Nov | Nov - Mar |
| Mediterranean | Aug - Oct | Oct - Nov | Dec - Mar |
| Temperate | Aug - Oct | Nov - Dec | Jan - Mar |
| Cool | Sep - Oct | Nov - Dec | Jan - Feb |
| Arid | Jul - Sep | Sep - Oct | Nov - Feb |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Chilli Pepper should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Chilli Pepper after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Slice fresh into salads, salsas, sandwiches, tacos, dips, or snack plates when heat level suits.
Cooked
Roast, grill, blister, stuff, saute, stew, or cook into sauces and relishes.
Store / preserve
Pickle, dry, smoke, ferment hot sauce, freeze chopped fruit, or roast and jar safely.
Try: Fresh salsa, Stuffed peppers, Hot sauce, Roasted strips.
Good companions
Basil, Tomato, Carrot
Avoid near
Fennel
Growing note
Can overwinter in frost-free climates becoming a perennial shrub.
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