{"product_id":"pepper-chilli-basket-of-fire-f1","title":"Pepper (Chilli) Basket of Fire F1","description":"Unwins Chilli Pepper Basket Of Fire F1 Seeds produce masses of small, colourful fruits. An ideal compact plant perfect to grow in pots and baskets. This award-winning variety produces masses of fairly hot (approx 80000 SHUs) fruits and makes an attractive ornamental plant too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese brightly coloured fruits are very easy to see and pick. Why not grow your own and add a kick to your dish with Unwins chilli peppers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF1 Hybrid variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Feb to Apr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Jul to Oct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLevel fill a module seed tray, firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individually and cover with a thin layer of fine compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18–25 °C or cover the tray with cling film and leave in a warm room. Keep moist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When plants have 4–6 leaves, transplant to 8 cm pots of potting compost. Grow on at a minimum temperature of 15 °C. Pinch the growing tip to encourage bushy growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant out into 25 cm containers once roots are beginning to come through the bottom of the 8 cm pot. Keep indoors in a greenhouse, on a light windowsill, or in a sunny, sheltered patio spot. Stems may require some support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly and feed weekly with a liquid tomato fertiliser as fruits start to swell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash hands thoroughly after handling chillies and avoid eye contact.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989179453825,"sku":"WEST-30310365","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/ii3e2exfs2y.jpg?v=1763473618","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/pepper-chilli-basket-of-fire-f1","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}