Chilli Pepper Orange Glow Seeds - Mild Hot Orange Variety (10,000 SHU)

Chilli Pepper ‘Orange Glow’ Seeds

Orange Glow is a productive Capsicum baccatum chilli pepper producing long, glossy orange fruits with a mild-to-medium heat and excellent culinary versatility. Reaching around 11 cm in length, the smooth, bright fruits add vibrant colour and gentle warmth to a wide range of dishes.

With a heat level of around 10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Orange Glow delivers a pleasant, manageable heat that enhances flavour without overpowering it. This makes it ideal for Mexican-style chilli recipes, fresh salsas, hot salads, pickling for winter use, or drying and grinding into aromatic soups and spice blends.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, producing around 25 fruits per plant over the season. Suitable for greenhouse growing or outdoor pots in warm, sheltered conditions, Orange Glow is a great choice for growers looking for flavour, colour, and reliable yields.

Key Features

Capsicum baccatum chilli pepper

Produces long, glossy orange fruits

Mild-to-medium heat — around 10,000 SHU

Excellent flavour for fresh and cooked dishes

Average fruit size 11 × 4 cm

Produces around 25 fruits per plant

Indeterminate growth habit — requires support

Mid-season maturity

Suitable for greenhouse growing or outdoor pots

How to Grow Chilli Pepper ‘Orange Glow’

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. As plants grow, pot on into their final containers and provide staking or support, as indeterminate plants will continue to grow and crop throughout the season.

Grow under cover for best results, or place outdoors in a warm, sheltered spot once all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly and feed weekly with a balanced or high-potash fertiliser once flowering begins.

Harvest fruits when fully orange for the best flavour and colour.

⚠️ Handling advice: Although milder than many chillies, fruits can still irritate skin. Wash hands thoroughly after handling and avoid touching eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hot is Orange Glow?
Orange Glow measures around 10,000 SHU, offering a gentle heat suitable for everyday cooking.

Is this variety good for beginners?
Yes — its manageable heat level and reliable cropping make it an excellent choice for new chilli growers.

Does Orange Glow need support?
Yes. As an indeterminate variety, plants benefit from canes or a small support frame.

Can it be grown outdoors in the UK?
Yes. It performs well outdoors in pots during warm summers, but a greenhouse gives the most consistent results.

What dishes is it best used for?
Perfect for salsas, hot salads, Mexican dishes, pickling, or drying and grinding into soups.