Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Hot) Curry Pepper – Aromatic Heat for Authentic Dishes

Bring warm, fragrant heat to your home-grown harvest with Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Hot) Curry Pepper — a chilli variety specially valued for its aromatic flavour and manageable heat, making it ideal for curries, sauces and everyday cooking. This productive plant produces plenty of slender peppers that add depth and spice without overpowering your dishes.

🌶️ Key Features

• Perfect for Curries: Delivers a balanced, medium heat with aromatic flavour, ideal for Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cooking.

• Productive Plants: Reliable cropping of slender chillies throughout the growing season.

• Versatile Use: Excellent fresh, dried or ground into homemade chilli or curry powders.

• Great for Containers: Suitable for pots, grow bags, greenhouses or sunny, sheltered outdoor spots.

• Easy to Grow: A good choice for both beginners and experienced chilli growers.

🌱 Sow & Grow Tips

• Sow Indoors: February–April in seed compost, sowing about 0.5 cm deep and keeping warm for germination.

• Plant Out: After the risk of frost has passed, transplant into containers, greenhouse borders or well-drained soil in a sunny position.

• Harvest: Pick chillies from mid-summer to early autumn when fruits are well-coloured for the best flavour and heat.

Ideal for cooks who love warming spice rather than extreme heat — grow Curry Pepper and enjoy authentic flavour straight from your garden. 🌶️