Description
The chilli pods endure a stunning colour experience as they mature. They start off from a beautiful purple into orange, brown, and then red, with many other colour variants in between. These pods can grow to between 10 and 20 centimetres
Heat Factor: 30 000 to 50 000 Scoville Heat units. This Chilli compares with Cayenne.
Position:
Chilli peppers grow best in hot climates and won’t tolerate frost, and they enjoy full sun. The ideal growing temperatures are between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. Place in an area with full sun.
Size:
Buena Mulata plants grow to a height of 60 centimetres tall. Space the plants 75 centimetres apart from each other.
Fertilising:
Apply our slow-release Berry/All-plant Fertiliser. Apply 1 teaspoon every 4-5 months. The roots will absorb what they need. Press the fertiliser balls gently under the soil and add a layer of mulch.
Mulch:
Mulch is a good way of preventing weeds and reducing the rate of water evaporation from the soil.
Apply organic mulch to your tree all year round. Use from 2 to 5 centimetres of pine bark mulch to protect the roots from UV damage and drying out. It retains moisture, and maintains an optimal pH. Do not let the mulch touch the plant stem, as it may cause infection or rot.
Watering:
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. In hot weather water your chilli in the RS Pot every day if there is no rain.
Staking:
Consider staking when your plants grow tall and skinny. This will give the plant upright support and protection against the wind.
