Chilli Pepper 'Santa Fe Grande' is a rare heirloom variety that stands out for its incredible productivity and distinct flavour profile. This variety produces masses of bullet-shaped fruits, each up to 5cm long, that start as a pale cream colour, gradually transitioning through vibrant yellow and orange shades before maturing to a light red.
What sets 'Santa Fe Grande' apart is its thick-fleshed fruit, which offers a fruitier taste with a sweet note that perfectly balances the heat. With a heat level of 5,500 SHU, it provides a pleasant spiciness similar to Jalapenos, but with a more complex flavour. Whether used fresh in salsas, added to salads, or enjoyed straight from the garden, Chilli Pepper 'Santa Fe Grande' is a must-have for chili enthusiasts looking to bring both colour and flavour to their kitchen. This variety is not only highly productive but also a deliciously unique addition to any garden or culinary creation. 5,500 SHU. Thick fleshed fruits like even fruitier Jalapenos that transition from pale cream to yellow, orange and finally light red.
Chilli peppers may be grown undercover in a greenhouse or polytunnel, or grown outdoors in a sheltered position in full sun. Small varieties can also be grown on a sunny kitchen windowsill. Pot up young plants and grow them on in warm frost free conditions. When plants are well grown transplant them into grow bags and containers, or plant them in well prepared beds of fertile, well drained soil. When growing chilli peppers outdoors, gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over a period of 7 to 10 days prior to transplanting them. Space pepper plants at a distance of 50cm (20") apart.
