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Chilcostle

Chilcostle Rojo chilli seeds. The Chilcostle (C Annuum) is an heirloom Mexican chilli variety. This is a specialist chilli used in dishes from the Oaxaca region. Plant germinates well and is a consistent grower reaching a height of around 120cm in our experience. This plant has a good yield of pods that ripen from dark green to dark red when fully ripe. In our experience there does seem to be variance in pod shape (pheno) with this variety. Pod shapes vary from thin tapered to broad uneven polano like pheno. These chillies are not terribly hot, with an easy going 3,000 SHU - depending on growing conditions. These chillies are fruity and smokey with some mineral notes. As mentioned, these are specialty chillies that have a particular application in Mexican cuisine. They are either used cooked into sauces and stews or dried and used reconstituted in dishes – like Mole.

Category
Heirloom
Chilli Heat
Mild
Growing Environment
Open Pollinated
New Arrivals
New 2024/25
Plant Size
Medium
Region
Mexico
Species
C. Annuum
Colour
Green
Red

Frost Zone		Frost Free Zone
Start: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter		Start: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter
Germinate indoors 2 months before last frost - July/August. In trays/pots. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water!		Germinate indoors in trays or start outdoors directly. A heating pad is recommended for hot cultivars (keep temp at 26-32ºC). Keep soil moist but do not over water!
Take outdoors (South Africa: October) when night time temps are constant above 10ºC.		Outdoor night time temps must be constant above 10ºC.
Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks.		Harden off plants when taking outside. Semi shade at first. Gradually expose young seedlings to full sun over 2 weeks.

Pot Sizes:

	Small = 1-5 Litres*
	Small to Medium = 5-10 Litres*
	Medium = 10-15 Litres*
	Medium to Large = 15-20 Litres*
	Large = 20-25 Litres*

* The container sizes above are sugested sizes that are reasonable and accessible for most growers (taking price, space, ecological/environmental impact into consideration). Not everyone can look at growing in huge containers. If you can justify growing in larger containers  - there are no limitations on container sizes. You may however, rather look at growing in soil as an option in these instances. Using large amounts of potting medium will come with ecological/environmental impact, which you may wish to take into consideration.

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Chilcostle

• Brand: Chillihead
• Product Code: CLCTLER
• Availability: Out Of Stock
• Seeds / Packet: 10-12
• Species: Capsicum Annuum
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• R50.00