Dedo de Moca Chili Seeds

Information: The Dedo de Moça chili comes from Brazil and its name translates as "girl`s finger". It belongs to the species Capsicum baccatum and bears numerous of the red, elongated chillies on plants up to 2 meters high. These have a good, fruity flavour and a medium heat. If you cut the crown bud of the plants early, they grow bushier and form fruits earlier.

Care: Germination temperature is between 22°C and 28°C (germination period: 8-21 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised, permeable soil, and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be planted in a sunny, protected place with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. Put the plants outside approx. 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it back by 20cm after harvesting and place in a light place where it is at least 15°C.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Cultivation Instructions and in the Chili Diary.