chilli pepper 'Loco'

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A British bred chilli pepper variety producing masses of small purple, oval fruits that ripen to fiery red. The decorative chillies sit atop the dark green foliage on compact, well branched plants which are perfect for growing on a windowsill or in a greenhouse. The fruits have a moderate heat. Harvest between July and October

Scientific classification

Species: chilli pepper 'Loco' (Capsicum annuum 'Loco')
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 'Loco'

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 'Loco'

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chilli pepper 'Loco' care guide

Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings

Fertilizing

Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushiness

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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