{"product_id":"pumpkin-chili-15-seeds","title":"Pumpkin Chili - 15 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Chili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Pumpkin Chili)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an unusual, ornamental hot pepper variety of the species \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e, whose fruits resemble \u003cstrong\u003eminiature pumpkins\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have a pleasant \u003cstrong\u003efruity, sweet flavour with mild heat\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this variety interesting both for cooking and ornamental growing. The plant is easy to grow and performs well directly in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Chili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Pumpkin Chili)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands out above all for the characteristic pumpkin-like shape of its fruit. The flavour is described as \u003cstrong\u003efruity, sweet and mildly hot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants develop quite vigorously and can be pruned. At the same time, other sources describe the variety as compact, with dark leaves and fruit ripening \u003cstrong\u003efrom black through \u003cspan style=\"color:#FFD700;\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Chili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Pumpkin Chili)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot \/ ornamental pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resembles a miniature pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruity and sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, though Vreeken's gives this value with a question mark\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, according to Vreeken's observations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended in case of excessive growth\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouse growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e An easy-to-grow variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e1 000 SHU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe heat is described as mild, allowing the pepper’s sweet and fruity qualities to come through more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e For higher yields\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e As needed\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tying is recommended for tall plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors. On a bright windowsill, they can continue fruiting and ripening fruit that has already formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, fruity flavour and mild heat\u003c\/strong\u003e makes Pumpkin Chili suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Fresh salads\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Salsa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Mild hot sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Spicy appetisers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Garnishing and decorating dishes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Stuffing, if the size of the individual fruit allows it\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual pumpkin-like shape is an additional advantage in recipes where the appearance of the fruit matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Chili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Pumpkin Chili)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an excellent choice when you are looking for a pepper that is both \u003cstrong\u003etasty and visually unusual\u003c\/strong\u003e. We would not place too much emphasis on the exact Scoville rating, since Vreeken's itself gives it as approximate. The variety’s real strength is the combination of \u003cstrong\u003epumpkin-like shape, sweet-fruity flavour and mild heat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115792220502,"sku":"209278","price":18.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/semena-ot-lyuti-chushki-sort-tikveno-chili-pumpkin-chili-15-br.webp?v=1787849815","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/pumpkin-chili-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}