Botanical profile

Hot Pepper Joker

Latin name
Capsicum annuum 'Hot Joker'
Type
Annual fruit
Family
Solanaceae

Compact and decorative variety , perfect for growing in pots, balconies or terraces. It produces pretty small, pointed fruits, an intense green that turn red when ripe, with a moderate to hot spiciness (around 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units ). Ideal for spicing up everyday dishes, it also looks magnificent in pots thanks to its dense foliage and balanced shape. A pepper that combines urban looks and performance in the garden!

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — keep the soil slightly moist, but not overly so
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Cherry tomatoes, basil, chives
Plants to avoid
Beans, fennel
Spacing
25 to 30 cm between plants, ideal in 20 to 30 cm pots
Harvest period
July to October

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