Piccante a Mazetti Chili Seeds

Information: The Piccante a Mazetti chilli pepper comes from Italy and produces a lot of the bright red chillies standing upright in bunches. These have a typical chilli aroma and a fulminant heat. The plants can be overwintered well (above 12°C) and grow a little bushier and wider every year. The chillies are suitable for drying (also for ristras), pickling and seasoning/spicing dishes.

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 12°C.

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