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Capsicum Hot Portugal Seeds produce long, slender chillies that ripen from green to deep red. Their fiery flavour and heavy yields suit gardeners who want a versatile hot pepper.
View our detailed grow guide: Growing Sweet Peppers and Hot Chillies.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Annual
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Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
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General Sowing Time: Summer
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Position: Full Sun
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Sow Depth: 5mm
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Spacing: 30cm
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Germination: 14 - 21 days
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Days to Harvest: 80 - 100 days
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Fruit Length: 15-20 cm
Why Grow This Variety
- Long fruits provide a generous usable harvest.
- Chillies can be picked green or fully red.
- Fiery flavour works across several preserving methods.
- Productive plants suit sunny summer gardens.
Garden Uses
Use Hot Portugal chillies fresh, roasted, pickled or dried for sauces, salsas, powders and other spicy dishes.
Growing Notes
- Sow during summer.
- Position plants in full sun.
- Follow the listed 5mm sowing depth and 30cm spacing.
- Allow 14 - 21 days for germination.
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