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Peppadew

Capsicum annuum · Solanaceae

Sweet with mild heat. SHU: 1,000–2,000

pH 5.5 – 6.5
18 – 30°C
70–90 days
Growth: moderate
High

Care Notes

Sweet with mild heat. SHU: 1,000–2,000

Health Benefits

Antioxidant-rich

Culinary Uses

Pickled, fresh

Root Behaviour

Moderate

Common Problems

Problems

Slow fruiting

Pests

Aphids

Deficiencies

Nitrogen deficiency

Nutrient Demand

Medium Demand

Requires an established, well-cycled system

Compatible Systems

Media BedDwc

Tags

#chilli#fruiting#warm-season#sweet#mild#specialty

Season

Summer

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