Pumpkin Chilli

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£14.95
Edible
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Brighten your garden with AcquaGarden's Pumpkin Chilli Plant, a unique addition for both novice and experienced home gardeners. This easy to grow chilli offers vibrant, pumpkin-shaped chilies that add both beauty and spice to your harvest, all while supporting sustainable gardening practices.

Product Features

  • Heat Level: Approximately 30,000 - 40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
  • Mature Size: Grows up to 1 meter tall
  • Seed Count: Includes 20 premium seeds per pack
  • Recommended Pot Size: Thrives in 7.5-litre pots
  • Unique Pumpkin-Shaped Chilies: Adds aesthetic appeal to any garden

Growing Instructions

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; avoid overwatering to prevent root issues
  • Support: May require staking or a support system to maintain upright growth

Enhance your garden with these pumpkin chilli plants, perfect for stuffing, slicing, or adding heat to your favourite dishes. Explore our Chillies & Peppers collection and discover our Small Space Gardening solutions to complement your chilli plant and create a thriving garden oasis.

Details

Chilli 'Pumpkin' is a stunning and compact variety that produces unique, pumpkin-shaped fruits. These vibrant orange chillies are not only a visual delight but also pack a fiery heat, making them perfect for spicing up your favourite dishes. Easy to grow and maintain, they thrive in sunny spots and can be cultivated in pots, garden beds, or greenhouses. Their decorative appearance and culinary value make them a must-have for gardeners and food enthusiasts alike.

  • Produces vibrant orange, pumpkin-shaped chillies
  • Thrives in sunny locations, indoors or outdoors
  • Compact and decorative plant, ideal for small spaces
  • Perfect for spicing up dishes or drying and preserving

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 1.5 litre pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil Well drained
Planting Time Spring to Summer
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Semi-hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 60cm
Height and Spread Medium tall, Compact
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Pumpkin Chilli”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Chilli 'Pumpkin' is a compact, productive plant that produces uniquely shaped chillies resembling miniature pumpkins. These vibrant orange fruits bring a splash of colour to your garden or kitchen, while their spicy flavour makes them ideal for culinary use. Easy to grow and maintain, 'Pumpkin' is perfect for sunny patios, garden beds, or even as an indoor potted plant.

  • Compact plant producing decorative pumpkin-shaped chillies
  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for spicing up dishes, sauces, and preserves
  • Adds visual and culinary appeal to your garden or home

Chilli 'Pumpkin' is a compact, productive plant that produces uniquely shaped chillies resembling miniature pumpkins. These vibrant orange fruits bring a splash of colour to your garden or kitchen, while their spicy flavour makes them ideal for culinary use. Easy to grow and maintain, 'Pumpkin' is perfect for sunny patios, garden beds, or even as an indoor potted plant.

  • Compact plant producing decorative pumpkin-shaped chillies
  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for spicing up dishes, sauces, and preserves
  • Adds visual and culinary appeal to your garden or home
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Chilli 'Pumpkin' plants?

Chilli 'Pumpkin' plants thrive in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. They prefer warm temperatures and benefit from being grown in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill.

How often should I water Chilli 'Pumpkin' plants?

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during warmer conditions. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

When can I expect to harvest Chilli 'Pumpkin' fruits?

Harvest typically occurs 90-120 days after planting, once the fruits reach their mature colour and size. Regular picking encourages further fruit production.

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