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Chilli
Botanical Information
| Botanical Information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Common Name | Chilli |
| Species | |
Maturity days
- 60
Planting Months
| Planting months | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| X | X | X | X | ||||||||
Permaculture uses
| Permaculture uses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Usage 1 | Usage 2 | Usage 3 |
| Shade | Vegetable | |
Growing condition comments
| Growing Condition | Comment |
|---|---|
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Humidity tolerant | Yes |
| Planting area | Wicking_bed |
| Sunlight | Full_sun |
Photos
Short comments
Small shrub. Can be perennial in NQ. Smaller chilli's are liked by birds
General comments
Space plants: 40 - 50 cm apart
Best grown in a separate bed as chillis need plenty of light and air circulation, they are small bushy plants with dark green ovate leaves. Most varieties need a long growing period to produce many fruit. T
Culinary hints - Chilli will freeze very well. Wash, dry, and free whole. Use them direct from the freezer (no need to defrost).