Chilli Pepper Poseidon Seeds

A vigorous hot pepper that produces long smooth fruits with a warm steady heat and strong reliable cropping.

 

Poseidon is a confident high performing chilli that forms upright plants carrying elegant tapered fruits which ripen from fresh green to a deep glowing red bringing heat colour and structure to summer plantings.

 

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

 

Plants grow with a tidy balanced habit and hold their fruits neatly along the stems creating a productive display 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 blends well with tomatoes basil and other warm season crops.

 

Dependable yields strong growth and long season performance make it a reliable choice for those who want a chilli that delivers both quality and quantity.

 

Fruits can be harvested green for a milder flavour or left to mature fully to red 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 60 to 80 cm

Spread 40 to 50 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

Long smooth hot fruits

Warm lively heat

Ideal for sauces grilling and drying

Reliable high yielding plants

Perfect for containers and sunny beds

 

15000 to 30000 SHU A clean medium hot burn with good consistency

 

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