chilli pepper 'Etna'

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A spectacular, showy chilli pepper variety bred in Italy, producing bunches of red chillies held aloft the foliage, growing upwards, creating a wonderfully decorative display. The chillies are very hot

Scientific classification

Species: chilli pepper 'Etna' (Capsicum annuum 'Etna')
Genus: Capsicum
Family: Solanaceae

Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Annual Biennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of chilli pepper 'Etna'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of chilli pepper 'Etna'

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chilli pepper 'Etna' care guide

Consistently damp potting mix during leaf and fruit development stages
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Consistently damp potting mix during leaf and fruit development stages

Fertilizing

Pepper fruiting high-potassium feed weekly once fruits begin swelling

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to encourgae bushiness. Don't remove male flowers as fertilisation is essential

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Growing

Sow indoors from late Winter to mid-Spring in a small pot filled with good quality seed compost and cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. When seedlings are 2.5cm tall transplant to individual pots, water and keep in a sunny spot. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice

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