Chilli Pepper Button Mixed Seeds - Very Mild Compact Variety (500 SHU)

Chilli Pepper ‘Button Mixed’ Seeds

Button Mixed is a compact, early-maturing Capsicum chinense chilli pepper blend developed for patio containers, pot production, and small growing spaces. This attractive mix produces a 50/50 combination of ‘Button Red’ and ‘Button Yellow’, creating a colourful display of edible fruits on neat, manageable plants.

Each plant produces an impressive 75+ small, pendulous fruits, around 2.5 cm long, that ripen from bright green to vibrant red or yellow. With a very mild heat level of just 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Button Mixed is ideal for gardeners who enjoy chilli flavour without the burn. The fruits are perfect for eating fresh in salads, pickling, or adding gentle warmth and colour to dishes.

Plants are compact and well suited to container growing, finishing neatly in 12 cm pots for commercial sales before being transferred into larger garden containers for extended cropping. Button Mixed is easy to grow, highly productive, and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Key Features

Capsicum chinense mild chilli pepper mix

50/50 blend of Button Red and Button Yellow

Compact plant habit — ideal for pots and patio containers

Produces 75+ small pendulous fruits per plant

Fruits ripen from green to red or yellow

Very mild heat — just 500 SHU

Average fruit size 2.5 × 1.5 cm

Early maturity

Excellent for greenhouse growing or outdoor pots

How to Grow Chilli Pepper ‘Button Mixed’

Sow seeds indoors from January to March using a heated propagator or warm windowsill. Maintain temperatures of 20–25°C for reliable germination. Sow thinly and cover lightly with compost.

Transplant seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle. Plants are best finished in 12 cm pots for compact growth, or potted on into larger containers for extended harvesting.

Grow in a greenhouse or place outdoors in a warm, sheltered position once all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly and feed weekly with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins.

Harvest fruits at green, yellow, or red stages depending on preference.

⚠️ Handling advice: Although very mild, wash hands after handling fruits and avoid touching eyes as a precaution.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hot is Button Mixed?
Button Mixed measures around 500 SHU, making it extremely mild and suitable for all palates.

What colours will the fruits be?
Plants produce a mix of red and yellow fruits, creating a colourful and decorative display.

Is this variety suitable for beginners?
Yes — it is easy to grow, compact, and very forgiving.

Can it be grown in containers?
Absolutely. It’s ideal for patio pots, balconies, and small spaces.

Does Button Mixed need support?
No — its compact growth habit means it generally does not require staking.

What is it best used for?
Perfect eaten fresh in salads or pickled, where its colour and gentle flavour really shine.