{"title":"Chili and Pepper Seeds","description":"What are the steps for successfully growing peppers and chili plants from seeds?\n\nThe development time for peppers and chili is long, and for successful cultivation, seedlings need to be started early. Seeds are sown as early as possible, preferably around New Year's or at the latest in February. In addition, supplementary lighting is required for the plants to grow at the required rate. The seeds are preferably sown one by one in individual pots or in a so-called plug tray if many plants are to be grown. A high-quality sowing soil, labels, and preferably perlite to cover the seeds with facilitate pre-cultivation. The seeds are sown about 0.5 cm deep and covered with perlite, watered carefully, and placed on underfloor heating at 22-26 degrees. Check the temperature with a thermometer to ensure that it is not too hot, as temperatures above 28-30 degrees inhibit germination. The seed packet indicates the percentage of seeds that will germinate, but a germination rate of 70-80% is common. Leftover seeds can be stored for several years without deteriorating.\n\nDepending on the warmth of the seedbed, germination can be expected within 2-3 weeks, and as soon as the plants start to appear above ground, lighting is required for 16-18 hours per day. A high-quality timer ensures the correct time interval. The plants grow quite slowly at first but will need to be transplanted into a larger pot a couple of times before it is time for planting them outdoors.\n\nPeppers and chili are demanding when it comes to light, humidity, nutrition, and heat. If any of these factors are not met, it will inevitably affect growth and later harvest. An optimal temperature is always above 20 degrees, preferably more. If placed on a windowsill, the soil may become too cold during the early spring, even if the air in the room is warm enough, so always check with a thermometer. Supplementary lighting is always necessary for early sowing, and it should be on for 16-18 hours per day. Fertilizer is given with every watering regularly a couple of weeks after germination. Dark green leaves indicate that the plant's nutrient status is satisfactory. If the leaves are light green or even slightly yellow, more nutrients must be added. Sometimes you read that the plants need to be topped, this is rarely necessary since as soon as the plants begin to set flower buds, they also naturally begin to branch out! On the contrary, topping delays development and should therefore be avoided.\n\nPlanting:\nPeppers and chili cannot tolerate the slightest frost, so planting cannot take place before the risk of frost is over. It usually means after the frost in early June, but if you have access to a greenhouse or similar, planting can, of course, be done earlier. Peppers and chili can be grown in all types of pots and containers, but they should be able to hold at least 10 liters of soil for one plant. However, in practice, it is always difficult to achieve the best results in a pot, and therefore planting in the ground is always preferred. The soil should always be rich, moisture-retaining, and have the ability to retain nutrients. When growing in a pot, always choose a high-quality soil, and so-called \"planting soils\" should be avoided. When growing in the ground, the soil is preferably improved with well-rotted manure and compost before planting. It is also very positive to fertilize with a handful of chicken manure per square meter a week before planting. The soil can then also be covered with grass clippings containing a lot of nitrogen.\n\nPaprika and chili can be eaten at all stages of development. As a rule, the green fruit is milder with an underdeveloped aroma. The more mature a fruit becomes, the more sweetness and heat, in the case of chili, can develop. It is also true that the time it takes for a green, immature fruit to mature and turn colored is quite long. By harvesting the fruits early while they are still green and immature, the total harvest yield can therefore be greater. However, some varieties are not particularly good when unripe, so it is important to taste-test.\n\nCrop rotation:\nIn container gardening, crop rotation diseases are rarely a problem, as each growing season starts with new soil, either purchased or homemade of good quality. However, when growing in a raised bed, it is important to replace the soil or greatly improve it before each growing season to avoid problems with soil-borne crop rotation diseases.\n\nThere are many pests that like paprika and chili, and the primary measures are to regularly check the plants carefully every week. Often, the pests are found on the underside of the leaves, and by using yellow sticky traps and examining the catches closely, an infestation can be detected and countermeasures can be taken early.\n\nAphids often attack young plants, and their presence is more the rule than the exception when growing paprika and chili. Aphids reproduce quickly, and all infestations must be stopped in time before they become unmanageable. Use plant care products, soap or similar. It is also usually effective to crush the insects between fingertips or wash the affected parts of the plant with cold water.\n\nWhiteflies are also an insect that often appears in cultivation. They thrive especially in enclosed, dry and warm spaces, such as a warm sunny windowsill or a greenhouse. The insect has several stages, but it is the adult, flying insects that cause the most damage by sucking sap from the young parts of the plant. Use plant care products or soap to combat the infestation. A very good way to control whiteflies is also the yellow sticky traps that are available on the market. These are completely non-toxic, and the flying insects are attracted to the yellow color and once stuck, they cannot get loose. The traps work well against all flying pests such as fungus gnats and thrips.\n\nThrips suck the sap from the young plant parts, which, as they grow out, exhibit pronounced deformations. Serious infestations can seriously impair the plant's growth and yield, and thrips infestations should always be combated early. Use plant care products, soap, and yellow sticky traps. If you find strange bulges or holes in the new small leaves, check the back of the leaves in the hunt for pests.","products":[{"product_id":"fro-till-snackpaprika-snacking","title":"Pepper - Flynn","description":"An incredibly cute and appetizing snack pepper with a lovely orange color. The fruits are small and the variety is compact, making it perfect for balconies, patios, or larger window sills with plenty of sunlight in a spacious pot. The charming and colorful color of the peppers makes the plant a delightful splash of color wherever it is placed. This variety is very popular among children, especially due to the size of the peppers, but also because of their sweet taste.\n\n\n\nThis pleasant variety can be eaten in many forms, both fresh, cooked, or pickled. It is a fantastic and tasty snack pepper to have in salads or to eat as it is, perhaps at its best on a breakfast sandwich in all its simplicity?","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662616052060,"sku":"B24625","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/florea_paprika_flynn-3-scaled.jpg?v=1759827872"},{"product_id":"fro-till-chili-naga-black","title":"Chili - Naga Black","description":"A very hot chili variety that produces reddish-brown fruits that eventually reach a darker blackish hue with a fruity flavor. This strong chili variety lands at 800,000-1,000,000 on the famous Scoville scale, which means it is really hot and should be handled with care. In addition to the unique color that makes this chili stand out a bit more, it also goes incredibly well in stews. Another really hot tip is to make your own chili flakes with this variety or make a spicy chili dip with sour cream and serve with crispy nacho chips.\n\n\n\nAnother big plus for this cool chili variety is that Naga Black is incredibly decorative in pots and can be grown on the windowsill all year round. One tip, however, is to use plant lighting during the darker months of the year to ensure the chili is as healthy as possible and continues to produce small black chili fruits with a kick.","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662616314204,"sku":"B24496","price":29.5,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/svart-rod-chili-naga-black-02-scaled.jpg?v=1759827882"},{"product_id":"fro-till-chili-habanero-red","title":"Chili - Habanero Red","description":"Habanero Red belongs to the group of the hottest chili varieties and reaches up to 350,000 points on the Scoville scale. The variety is easy to grow and produces green, slightly round fruits that change color to an intense red when they are ready to be harvested. The plant has a bushy growth habit and has beautiful, decorative, dark green leaves. The variety is excellent for drying and grinding as a spice for an incredibly hot chili flavor.\n\n\n\nThe strong flavor of the variety makes it perfect for chili stews of all kinds but is also well-known and popular to use in homemade salsa, chili sauce, and ketchup. A really hot tip from us at Florea is to use this strong chili variety for marinades, and it goes particularly well with meat and chicken. This variety can also be grown indoors all year round on a sunny windowsill. Use plant lighting during the darker months of the year to help it thrive and continue to produce lots of red chili fruits that you can pick at any time to use in cooking.\n\n\n\nSo if you're looking for an easy-to-grow chili variety with lots of heat, we HIGHLY recommend Habanero Red!","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662618509660,"sku":"B24522","price":49.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/rod-chili-habanero-red-04-scaled.jpg?v=1759827892"},{"product_id":"fro-till-snackpaprika-paragon","title":"Pepper - Paragon","description":"A very flavorful pepper that produces impressive oblong fruits that are about 10 cm long. The fruits are initially green but mature to a redder hue, although the peppers can be eaten in both stages. The variety has a semi-drooping growth habit, making it perfect for pots, boxes, or hanging baskets.\n\n\n\nThis variety is a really good salad pepper thanks to its crispy and sweet taste. It goes incredibly well on pizzas or in stews of all kinds. We think it's extra delicious when oven-baked with cream cheese, feta cheese, pressed garlic, and a little thyme.\n\n\n\nDid you know that a red pepper contains four times as much vitamin C as an orange? Red pepper is also very rich in carotene. So, in other words, it's a nutritious and tasty beauty in a red coat!","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662621327708,"sku":"B24620","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/rod-snackpaprika-paragon-01-scaled.jpg?v=1759827904"},{"product_id":"fro-till-chili-sweet-banana","title":"Chili - Sweet Banana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-iqtij-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-iqtij-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-center text-sm dark:bg-gray-800\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 group bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base gap-4 md:gap-6 m-auto md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl p-4 md:py-6 flex lg:px-0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\n\n\nBanana Pepper is an incredible cultural heritage from 1940. With its banana-like, yellow, fairy-tale fruits, this is a very special and unique chili variety. Sweet Banana is easy to grow compared to many other chili varieties and can be used for a variety of purposes, which is why it is so popular today. The taste also differs, as the chili fruits are sweet and spicy, making the variety perfect for pickling, sweet chili sauces, salads, and even skewers. At full maturity, the yellow tropical color turns into a redder shade. This fantastic variety is magical to use in salsa or homemade sweet chili sauce.\n\n\n\nSweet Banana is also a variety that can be grown indoors on the windowsill all year round in a sunny window, but remember that it needs a little extra lighting during the darker months of the year to thrive and continue to produce plentiful fruits!\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-between\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center mt-2 gap-3 md:gap-4 lg:gap-1 lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:translate-x-full lg:right-0 lg:mt-0 lg:pl-2 visible\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full h-32 md:h-48 flex-shrink-0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-full border-t md:border-t-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:bg-vert-light-gradient bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 md:!bg-transparent dark:md:bg-vert-dark-gradient\"\u003e\u003cform class=\"stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 pt-2 last:mb-2 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-3xl lg:pt-6\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 md:flex-col\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex ml-1 mt-1.5 md:w-full md:m-auto md:mb-2 gap-0 md:gap-2 justify-center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662633648476,"sku":"B24481","price":19.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/gul-chili-sweet-banana-2-scaled.jpg?v=1759827934"},{"product_id":"fro-till-paprika-yellow-california-wonder","title":"Pepper - Yellow California Wonder","description":"A well-known, popular, and pleasant pepper variety that produces large, delicious golden-yellow fruits. The fruits are thick-walled with a crispy, fresh, and tasty flesh. The flavor is sweet and delicate, which makes the variety excellent for both fresh and cooked use.\n\n\n\nYellow California Wonder is a fantastically pleasant variety to use in cooking, so at Florea, we want to share our two favorite recipes with this variety. The first is a yellow and spicy pepper soup topped with crispy pancetta. The second tip is a yellow pepper gazpacho served with crispy bread croutons and a little fresh oregano, both colorful and tasty at the same time.\n\n\n\nA big plus with this variety is that it is organic!","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662654030172,"sku":"BE24361","price":34.3,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/gul-paprika-yellow-california-wonder-1-scaled.jpg?v=1759827954"},{"product_id":"fro-till-paprika-yolo-wonder","title":"Pepper - Yolo Wonder","description":"A pleasant and flavorful pepper variety with a firm skin and thick flesh, Yolo Wonder is an improvement of the classic and well-known California Wonder. They start out dark green and turn bright red when fully ripe, although they can be eaten at both stages. The variety yields abundant harvests of fine 3-4 chambered fruits and is resistant to tobacco mosaic virus.\n\n\n\nThe flavor of the peppers is sweet and delicious, making the variety suitable for a wide range of dishes. Roasted pepper dip, meat-stuffed peppers with mozzarella, or roasted peppers with bulgur and lemon zest are just a few delightful ways to prepare this variety. It is also fantastic eaten fresh in salads or sliced on toast for breakfast.\n\n\n\nSo if you are looking for a classic pepper variety with abundant yields and a wonderful taste, Yolo Wonder is definitely the variety you are looking for!","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662655111516,"sku":"B24350","price":19.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/rod-gron-paprika-yolo-wonder-02-scaled.jpg?v=1759827980"},{"product_id":"fro-till-chilli-pepper-cayenne-eko","title":"Chili - Pepper Cayenne ECO","description":"An organic chili variety with the classic elongated and red appearance. A high-yielding and tall-growing variety where the fruits can be harvested at all stages. The variety is also suitable for drying and can be frozen. It delivers a delightful heat ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville scale.\n\n\n\nThis is our COO Philip Eriksson's favorite chili and best companion in the kitchen.\n\n\"It's used practically every day in cooking, and since I dry the fruits in the summer, I have free access to this fantastic chili variety year-round. Pepper Cayenne is the perfect combination of heat and flavor!\" – He says\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;An organic chili variety with the classic elongated and red appearance. A high-yielding and tall-growing variety where the fruits can be harvested at all stages. The variety is also suitable for drying and can be frozen. It delivers a delightful heat ranging from 40,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville scale.\\n\\nThis is our COO Philip Eriksson's favorite chili and best companion in the kitchen. \\n\\\u0026quot;It's used practically every day in cooking, and since I dry the fruits in the summer, I have free access to this fantastic chili variety year-round. 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Initially, the variety yields peppers in a very unique and purple color, which then transitions to the classic red color.\\n\\nThe pepper can be harvested in both states, truly adding wonderful colors to cooking. A perfect pepper variety to use in salads or as a topping on breakfast sandwiches, thanks to its fantastic crispiness. Snacking Red also works excellently in stews, soups, and pickling!\\n\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:771,\u0026quot;3\u0026quot;:{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:0},\u0026quot;4\u0026quot;:{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:16776960},\u0026quot;11\u0026quot;:4,\u0026quot;12\u0026quot;:0}\"\u003eA delightful pepper variety that produces two-tone beautiful fruits. Initially, the variety yields peppers in a very unique and purple color, which then transitions to the classic red color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\n\nThe pepper can be harvested in both states, truly adding wonderful colors to cooking. A perfect pepper variety to use in salads or as a topping on breakfast sandwiches, thanks to its fantastic crispiness. Snacking Red also works excellently in stews, soups, and pickling!","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662854963548,"sku":"P1424626","price":19.5,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/florea_paprika_snacking-red-red-cabbage-scaled.jpg?v=1759829409"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/collections\/svart-rod-chili-naga-black-01-scaled.jpg?v=1761818365","url":"https:\/\/floreagarden.com\/en-dk\/collections\/seeds-chilli-pepper.oembed","provider":"Florea Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}