How to grow and care
for the plant
The scientific name of this plant is Capsicum
annuum. Purple chili pepper plant is an edible plant.
Sprouts in: one to three weeks.
Plant duration: twelve to seventeen weeks.
The temperature range: The temperature range is about 20 °C–35 °C.
Furthermore, this particular plant fruits have heat level of 24 000 on Scoville heat units.
Although you can actually speed up the germination process by raising the temperature to 79°F (26°C).
By peradventure if multiple seeds germinate per pod, you can leave one seedling to grow per pod to ensure enough space and nutrients for the plant to grow.
Make sure you don’t cut or prune your Purple Chili Pepper plant before fruiting- it will form flowers and fruits at the top of the plant.
Don’t forget that once the plant is flowering it needs to be pollinated by hand. Make sure you do this by gently shaking your plant to carry pollen from one blossom to the next.
This plant fruits ripen from white/purple to bright red approximately 14 weeks from planting.
Don’t forget that the leaves and seeds of the Purple Chili Pepper can be very hot. Don’t forget to always wash your hands after touching the chili plant.
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