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Chilli: Ohnivec
Ohnivec is a productive Czech chilli producing lots of chillies per plant, each almost a foot long and 2 inches wide, starting out a wonderful pale yellow, and ripening through orange to red. They are completely mild when yellow, but extremely hot once ripened to orange. Control the heat by picking them at the colour you prefer. The plants are about 2ft tall and 18 inches wide.
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Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: January–March
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–October (approx. 18–24 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 40–50 cm apart in rows 50 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 50–80 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Why grow it?
- Long, tapered fruits up to 15 cm
- Mild to extremely hot heat level (depends on colour), great for versatile use
- Perfect for grilling, fresh salads, or pickling
- High-yielding and reliable variety
- Lovely bright red colour adds visual appeal
How to grow: Sow indoors Jan–March with warmth. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds or a sunny, sheltered outdoor spot. Space plants 40–50 cm apart. Feed and water regularly. Harvest when fruits turn bright red.
Cooking / usage ideas: Delicious grilled, stuffed, or sliced into salads. Also excellent pickled for a crunchy, mildly spicy snack.
Seeds per pack: About 18 seeds
