Chilli Bulgarian Carrot

CHILLI: BULGARIAN CARROT

( CAPSICUM ANNUUM )

HEAT LEVEL: MEDIUM

They look like a bright orange mini carrot with very thick flesh and a good solid flavour.

They’re cold tolerant so ideal for outdoor growing.

Also known as ‘Shipkas’.

Mild to medium hot: 2000 -5000 SHUs.

(Some were much hotter – Russian roulette)

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – DEC

Temperate: AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.

GROWING TIPS

10-21 days till germination 6mm deep.

Transplant 30cm apart in full sun and keep moist.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers or leaf growth will be promoted over fruit.

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 – 90 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS