Capsicum Acapulco is part of the ornamental or pot pepper varieties. Chillies have a sweet taste and very little to almost no heat. They have green foliage and produce fruits with multiple colours. Chillies are often bi-colour and come in shades of purple, red, yellow, orange and white. Only growing to about 15 to 20cm tall, Acapulco peppers are best grown in pots or as bedding plants. Pot peppers grow well indoors, but make sure they have enough sunlight.
The plants prefer warmer conditions where temperatures reach between 15 and 30 °C. They don’t tolerate frost very well.
Soil: Peppers prefer rich, well composted, loamy soil with good drainage.
Sowing: Spring/Summer
Germination: 7 – 21 days
Days to maturity: 100 – 120 days
Position: Full sun, at least 6 hours.
Spacing: 30 to 40cm
Sow Depth: 5 mm
Height: 15 to 20 cm
Watering: Once or twice a week is a good start and allow water to drain thoroughly. However, water needs can vary depending on weather conditions and growth stage. Water more frequently during warmer times. Do not overwater pepper plants.
Growing Notes:
There are various ways to germinate seeds. You can use the moist paper towel method, germinate in trays indoors or sow directly in pots. However, it is a good idea to start seeds indoors in small pots or germination trays. Keep the medium moist during germination and if you can maintain a warm consistent temperature it will be beneficial. Be patient as some hotter varieties can take weeks to germinate. After seeds sprout and a few leaves have formed, you can start to transplant and move outdoors when temperatures become warmer. Peppers love rich soil, so adding compost to the garden or potting mix is highly recommended.
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