Northern Queensland Permaculture

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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

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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).

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