Ciliegia Piccante Chili Seeds

Information: Ciliegia piccante chillies are medium-hot peperoncini from Italy, where they are known under the name “Baccio de Satana”, which translates as “the kiss of the devil”. The plants have a compact and bushy growth form and can reach 1 metre in height.

The ciliegia piccante has small, crunchy round fruits, that have a shape similar to a tomato. When fully ripened, they change colour from green to red. They are ideal for stuffing (in traditional Italian style with anchovies and mozzarella or cream cheese), roasting or grilling.

Care: Germination temperature is between 22°C  and 28°C (germination period: 7-20 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised permeable soil and should not be left in standing water. They should be placed in a sunny, sheltered place with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, if not more. Place the plants outside around 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Growing Guide and in the Chili Journal.

As of spring 2015, we also offer a wide range of pre-grown chili plants, including the Ciliegia Piccante Chili: Buy chili plants.