The Tequila Sunrise pepper is a bushy variety, about 30 to 40 cm tall, very decorative with sweet, elongated fruits that change from green to orange. The flesh has a mild, slightly lemony flavor. The peppers, about 12 cm tall and resembling chili peppers, are eaten raw or cooked. Its compact shape makes it suitable for growing in pots.

How to successfully sow peppers

Sow in February/March in pots of fine seed compost, only 2-3 mm deep, in a heated greenhouse (25°C). Water with a sprayer to keep the seed compost moist but not soggy.
You can sprinkle crushed charcoal on top to prevent fungus growth. Place the pots in bright light or under a grow light to prevent your seedlings from shooting upwards. Keep them warm.
Repot into larger pots when seedlings have 2 to 4 true leaves.

Transplant the seedlings into the garden in light, airy soil in May when frost is no longer a risk, in a warm, sunny location 50 cm in all directions. Water and mulch.
Be careful, although adding compost is welcome, an excess of nitrogen could lead to strong foliage development to the detriment of the fruit.
Peppers require high temperatures to thrive. If you don't live in an area with hot summers, we strongly recommend growing them in a greenhouse.

Harvesting peppers

Harvest peppers approximately 5 to 6 months after sowing.