El Oro de Ecuador Chili Seeds

Info: The El Oro de Ecuador Chili from South America is a rarely offered variety. It belongs to the species Capsicum baccatum (tree chili). Therefore, the plants are relatively large (up to 1.50 m in the pot, and larger in the ground) and should be overwintered. The plants are prolific and the fruist are approx. 2 x 4 cm in size. They are elongated, slightly folded and have thick walls. They mature into a warm golden yellow and have in addition to their intense heat a sweet, fruity taste. They are suitable for cooking, sauces and salsas and for drying.

Care: The germination temperature is between 20 und 28°C (8 - 20 day germination period), therefore the use of a greenhouse and a heating pad is recommended. 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.

Tips for successful chili cultivation can be found in our Chili Cultivation Instructions and in the Chili Diary.