Chilli Seeds - Cream

Cream chilli seeds grow into upright, branching plants with steady growth suited to warm and temperate climates. This chilli type performs well during long growing seasons and adapts easily to home garden conditions. Plants are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing when provided with full sun, well drained soil, and regular moisture. Seeds are commonly started indoors and transplanted outdoors once temperatures remain consistently warm.

Features

• Upright, branching chilli plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate growing conditions

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Consistent growth throughout the season

• Performs well with steady sunlight and care

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Chilli Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Cream

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 3 to 6: February to March indoors

  • Zones 7 to 8: January to February indoors

  • Zones 9 to 11: December to January indoors or direct sow after frost

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; soil temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil kept evenly moist but not saturated

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches in height, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants