Chilli Pepper Plant
- Pearls The unusual small variety of chilli pepper with a mild kick of heat. Chilli pepper ‘ Pearls’ are a small unusual ‘beaked’ chilli pepper. This delicate chilli pepper plant will yield an abundance of delightful bright fruits. These small tear-shaped chillies originate from South America. This red-skinned fruit is quite a find, much rarer than the standard yellow-skinned Pearl, making it a talking point for any gardener. Harvesting throughout the summer, chilli ‘ Pearl’s are the ideal addition to salads or reduced for sauces. They will release a fruity aromatic flavour with a mild kick of heat. It’s also a very popular variety of pepper to pickle! Bring the taste of South America to your very own home, a talking point & a must-have for any keen chilli enthusiast. Caring for your Chilli Pearls Your chilli plant will perform best in a greenhouse but will produce a good crop in a sunny sheltered location outdoors. It is important that you give it time to adjust to its new environment. Check the compost is moist & if required leave the plant to soak in Approx. 5mm water for 5-10 minutes or until the top of the compost is damp. Stand the plant in a warm, light, airy place such as a windowsill or conservatory & allow to grow, ensuring that the compost is kept moist. Click here, to find out more about ‘ Growing Your Chilli Plant’.