Hot pepper 'Etna' (Capsicum frutescens):

´Etna´ is an Italian chilli pepper with fruits that grow upwards. The red pods reach a degree of spiciness of 30,000 to 70,000 Scoville. The fruits remain relatively small with 3-4 cm, but ´Etna´ produces a lot of fruits. Can be used dry or fresh.

Be careful when consuming and handling the fruits!

Location: sunny, well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, a separate place in the garden recommended, out of the reach of children

Sowing: February-April preculture, sowing depth: 0.5 cm, germination time: 10-25 days, germination temperature: 22-25 ° C

Care: loosen the soil, keep it weed-free, water and fertilize regularly, avoid waterlogging

Harvest: the fruits reach a size of 3-4 cm, the peppers reach a value of 30,000 to 70,000 Scoville

Special features: the best and safe yields are achieved in the polytunnels or greenhouses, wear gloves when handling particularly hot chillies. Package content: sufficient for approx. 8 plants

Location: sunny

Sowing time: February - April (indoors)

Harvest time: July - September

Height: approx. 40 cm