Vegetable Fruit

• Crops in : June to October

Description

Medium height plant with short internodes to provide a heavy crop of conical, slightly tapering fruits about 14cm in length. This variety produces thin-skinned, mid green fruits which are ideal for frying and are easily digested.

Sowing Instructions

Peppers are best grown under glass or protection but can be grown in sunny positions sheltered from the wind. Prepare the soil by digging trenches and apply generous quantities of well-rotted manure or compost at the bottom, then cover with soil. Sow in late January to April under protection and maintain a minimum temperature of 15C. Sow seeds 13mm deep, into pots of good compost, transplant to individual 7.5cm pots when large enough to handle, then transplant to growing bags, containers or direct into the glasshouse soil.

Aftercare

Keep well watered and feed when the flowers begin to set fruit. Harvest regularly to obtain fruits until the late autumn.

Kitchen Notes

Serving suggestion - Peperonata. Wash and slice peppers, removing the seeds. Sauté in olive oil with sliced onions and crushed garlic. Add chopped tomatoes and simmer. Add sliced olives, flat parsley, and water if drying out.