Chilli Pepper Red Glow Seeds - Hot Red Variety (27,000 SHU)

Chilli Pepper ‘Red Glow’ Seeds

Red Glow is a productive Capsicum baccatum chilli pepper producing glossy red fruits with a lively heat and excellent culinary versatility. The smooth fruits grow to around 7 cm long and deliver a bold but balanced heat level of approximately 27,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

This variety is particularly well suited to Mexican chilli recipes, fresh salsas, hot salads, and for drying and grinding into spicy soups or winter seasonings. The flavour is robust and aromatic, adding depth without overwhelming dishes.

Plants are vigorous and indeterminate, producing around 25 fruits per plant over the season. Red Glow performs reliably in greenhouses or grown outdoors in pots in warm, sheltered conditions, making it a great choice for growers seeking colour, flavour, and dependable yields.

Key Features

Capsicum baccatum chilli pepper

Produces glossy red fruits with bold flavour

Hot heat level — around 27,000 SHU

Excellent for fresh use, drying, and pickling

Average fruit size 7 × 2 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 ‘Red 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 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 when fully red for maximum heat and flavour.

⚠️ Handling advice: Chillies are hot. Wash hands thoroughly after handling fruits and avoid touching eyes or skin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How hot is Red Glow?
Red Glow reaches around 27,000 SHU, delivering a strong but manageable heat suitable for everyday spicy cooking.

Is Red Glow suitable for beginners?
Yes. While hotter than mild varieties, it is easy to grow and reliable, making it suitable for growers with some chilli-growing experience.

Does Red 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, though a greenhouse gives the most consistent yields.

What dishes is it best used for?
Ideal for salsas, hot salads, Mexican dishes, or dried and ground into spicy soups.