Origin
Mediterranean
Light
Full sun
Watering
Weekly
Care
Moderate
Flowering
Flowering
Edible & Fruit
Piment fort
With vivid fruit turning from green to fiery red, the Hot Pepper is the spiced soul of Tunisian cooking and the key ingredient of harissa.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
South America
Light
—
Watering
—
Maintenance
Easy
Fire from South America
Native to South and Central America, the pepper crossed the Atlantic in the sixteenth century to become an absolute staple of Mediterranean and North African kitchens.
Easy to grow in pots or open ground, it produces decorative, flavourful fruit all summer and is particularly happy under the Tunisian sun.
"The pepper turns a simple dish into a burning memory."
01
Styling Tip 01
Full sun
Give it the warmest, sunniest spot: heat increases both yield and heat level.
02
Styling Tip 02
Regular watering
Keep the soil slightly moist without waterlogging; mild water stress intensifies the fruit's heat.
03
Styling Tip 03
Keep harvesting
Pick the fruit regularly: the more you harvest, the more new peppers the plant produces.
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Origin
Mediterranean
Light
Full sun
Watering
Rarely
Care
Easy
Flowering
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