Chilli Pepper Ilika Seed

A compact early cropping hot pepper that produces smooth tapered fruits with a warm steady heat and a clean bright flavour.

 

Ilika is a dependable chilli that forms neat upright plants covered in uniform fruits which ripen from fresh green to a glowing red bringing colour heat and reliability to summer gardens.

 

The fruits carry a warm balanced heat that suits everyday cooking including sauces stir fries grilling and fresh slicing and their smooth shape makes them easy to prepare and use.

 

Plants stay compact and structured with fruits held neatly along the stems giving a tidy productive look that fits naturally into containers raised beds and sunny borders.

 

This variety thrives in warm bright conditions and free draining soil where it develops its best flavour and most consistent heat and it partners well with tomatoes basil and other warm season crops.

 

Favoured for its early maturity generous yields and steady performance through the season making it a strong choice for those who want a chilli that delivers both flavour and reliability.

 

Fruits can be harvested green for a milder taste or left to reach full red maturity for a deeper heat and they store well when dried or frozen.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sowing and planting

Sow indoors February to April 

Germination 7 to 14 days at 20 to 25 C

Grow in free draining soil in full sun

Height 40 to 60 cm

Spread 30 to 40 cm

Harvest July to October 

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly on the surface of moist fine compost and cover lightly with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite

Keep in steady warmth until seedlings appear then pot on and grow in bright conditions before planting out after frost

 

Growing and maintenance

Water during dry spells and feed regularly to support strong fruiting

Pick fruits often to encourage continuous production

Allow a few fruits to mature fully if you want to collect seed

 

Uses and benefits

Smooth pointed hot fruits

Warm balanced heat

Ideal for sauces stir fries and grilling

Reliable compact plants

Perfect for containers and sunny beds

 

1000 to 5000 SHU Sits between Anaheim and Jalapeno in strength

 

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