Starke Ayres HOT CHILLI MIX

The seed mix is  a special selection of chillies varying in shape, size and pungency.Some of the chilli types included are Long Cayenne, Jamaican Yellow (Scotch Bonnet), Habanero Red, and Biquinho (“little beak”) etc.Ideal for adding to cooking or making sauces. It will happily grow in Balcony containers or in the Garden.

• Germination: 16 to 18 days
• Maturity: 75 to 80 days
• Sowing depth: 1cm
• Ideal conditions: Full sun in Spring and Summer

Growing / Use Tips

• Since this is a mix of chilli varieties, expect fruits of different shapes, sizes and heat levels. That means you’ll want to taste cautiously and maybe segregate the hotter pods if desired.
• Full sun means ensure your planting location in Nairobi (or whichever Kenyan region) gets plenty of direct light.
• Start seeds in a warm, moist but well-draining medium. Keep soil temperature consistent since chillies like it warm.
• As maturity is 75-80 days, plan your sowing to align with your growing season in Kenya — although in tropics you may have more flexibility.
• Support plants if needed: some chilli plants become upright and heavy with fruit; though the mix description doesn’t specify strong support requirement, it’s a good practice.
• Since it’s a mix, the heat will vary — handle the hotter pods with care (gloves, avoid touching face/eyes) if you’ll be harvesting & using them.

➕ Benefits & Considerations

Benefits:

• Great variety: mix gives visual appeal (different shapes/colours) and flavour/heat diversity.
• Good choice if you like experimentation and having multiple chilli types from one sowing.
• Suitable for home gardeners wanting heat in their garden.

Considerations:

• Make sure you have good soil fertility, watering regime and pest/disease control; chillies will still need attention.
• The listed maturity is under ideal conditions; in cooler or less ideal conditions it may take longer or yield less.