Chilli Pepper Kilian Seeds

A strong early cropping hot pepper that produces smooth tapered fruits with a warm lively heat and dependable yields.

 

Kilian is a vigorous orange chilli that forms tidy upright plants carrying uniform pointed fruits which ripen from fresh green to a glowing red bringing heat colour and reliability to summer gardens.

 

The fruits have a warm bright heat with a clean flavour that suits sauces grilling stir fries and everyday cooking and their smooth shape makes them easy to slice and prepare.

 

Plants grow with a compact structured habit and hold their fruits neatly along the stems giving a clean 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.

 

Early maturity steady yields and strong performance through the season make it a dependable choice for those who want a chilli that delivers both flavour and productivity.

 

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 50 to 70 cm

Spread 35 to 45 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 lively heat

Ideal for sauces grilling and stir fries

Reliable early cropping plants

Perfect for containers and sunny beds

 

2500 to 8000 SHU Similar to Jalapeno with a slightly sharper finish

 

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