Chilli Pepper Basket of Fire F1 Hybrid Seeds

Hot Chilli Pepper Basket of Fire F1 Hybrid Seeds

Hot Chilli Pepper Basket of Fire F1 Hybrid Seeds produce masses of decorative, fiery chillies on compact, bushy plants. This wonderfully productive F1 chilli pepper is particularly attractive as its fruits ripen through a spectacular range of colours, changing from deep purple through yellow and orange before finally reaching bright scarlet red.

With its naturally compact and bushy habit, Basket of Fire is perfect for pots and patio containers. The colourful fruits provide both ornamental interest and a plentiful harvest of hot chillies, making the plants an attractive addition to patios, greenhouses, and kitchen gardens.

Basket of Fire also has good tolerance to cooler weather and can continue fruiting outdoors well into autumn, extending the chilli harvest later into the season.

Key Features

Highly productive F1 chilli pepper.

Produces decorative hot chillies in multiple colours.

Fruits mature from deep purple through yellow and orange to scarlet red.

Compact, bushy growth habit.

Perfect for pots and patio containers.

Good tolerance to cooler weather.

Continues fruiting outdoors well into autumn.

How to Grow Basket of Fire Chilli Pepper Seeds

Sow Basket of Fire Chilli Pepper Seeds indoors from January to April.

Sow approximately 0.5cm deep, ideally placing seeds into separate pots where possible.

Keep the compost lightly moist but avoid making it too wet, as excessive moisture can cause the seeds to rot.

Chilli peppers can be slow to germinate, so be patient and allow 35 days or more for seedlings to appear.

Grow young plants on under protection before potting them on during late May.

Plants can then be moved outdoors into containers as patio plants or planted into a well-protected site once conditions are suitable.

Chilli Pepper Growing Tips

Start seeds early to provide a long growing season.

Avoid keeping seed compost excessively wet during germination.

Be patient, as germination can take 35 days or longer.

Grow in pots to make the most of the compact bushy habit.

Choose a sheltered position when growing plants outdoors.

Leave fruits on the plant to enjoy their changing purple, yellow, orange, and red colours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basket of Fire suitable for pots?
Yes, Basket of Fire F1 has a naturally bushy growth habit and is particularly well suited to pots and patio containers.

What colour are Basket of Fire Chillies?
The fruits mature from deep purple through yellow and orange before turning bright scarlet red.

How long do Basket of Fire Chilli Seeds take to germinate?
Peppers can be slow to germinate, so allow 35 days or more for seedlings to appear.

Can Basket of Fire be grown outdoors?
Yes. Plants have good tolerance to cooler weather and can continue fruiting outdoors well into autumn when grown in a protected position.

Perfect For

Patio pots

Containers

Greenhouses

Colourful displays

Hot chillies

Kitchen gardens

Small spaces

Autumn harvesting