Taking care of your plants

Overview

A striking, trailing chilli variety that produces masses of small, colourful fruits which cascade beautifully from baskets and containers. Compact yet highly productive, this variety is ideal for hanging baskets, patio pots and sunny balconies.

• Vegetable Type: Chilli Hanging Basket Peppers from Heaven
• Key Characteristic: Compact, trailing plants ideal for baskets and patio containers.
• Hardiness: Tender annual (protect your plants from frost).

PLANTING ADVICE

Plant in rich, well-drained compost. Best grown in large pots or grow bags in a greenhouse or sunny patio spot. Can be planted in the ground in a very warm, sheltered position.

• Outdoor cultivation

Grow outdoors only in a warm, sheltered, frost-free position from late spring to early autumn. Protect from cold nights.

• Greenhouse cultivation

Well suited to greenhouse cultivation. Maintain warmth, ventilation and regular feeding for best yields.

CARE & HARVEST

Keep soil moist and weed free. Feed weekly once flowers appear using a high-potash fertiliser. Remove any damaged leaves to improve airflow and check plants regularly for pests. Harvest fruits promptly to encourage further cropping.

• Watering: Water regularly and consistently, keeping compost moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting plants dry out during flowering and fruiting as this can reduce yields.
• Feeding: Feed weekly with a high-potash liquid fertiliser once flowering begins to support fruit production.
• Cutting and prunning: Pinch out growing tips once plants are established to encourage bushier growth.
• Harvesting: Pick once fruits reach full size and colour. Regular harvesting encourages the plant to produce more chillies.
• Pest and diseases: Check regularly for aphids and red spider mite, especially under glass.

VERVE RECOMMENDS...

• Pinch out the first flowers to help young plants build strength before heavy fruiting.