Chilli 'Prairie Fire' - Capsicum annuum Chilli Plant

Edible

Fruiting

Prairie Fire Chilli Plant is perfect for adding a fiery touch to your home garden. With its vibrant red colors, this chilli plant is both ornamental and edible.

Compact and easy-to-grow
Ornamental and edible
Perfect for small spaces
Intense heat level
Vibrant rich red chili peppers

Ideal for spice lovers who want to grow fresh chillies all year round in their home garden.

Lots Of Fruit

Rich Flavour

Easy to Grow

Popular

Type:

Plugs Pots

Size:

4x Plugs 8 x Plugs 1 x 9cm Pots 2 x 9cm Pots

Details

'Prairie Fire' chillies are prized for their intense heat and vibrant colours. They thrive in sunny locations and are perfect for garden beds, containers, and windowsills.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces abundant clusters of small, upright peppers that change colour as they mature
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Compact growth habit, perfect for small spaces and decorative use

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs: Start with large, strong seedlings. They have strong roots and are ready to plant in your garden or pots. Perfect for early garden starts, they're smaller than our full pot plants.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil	Well-drained soil
Planting Time	Spring to Summer
Moisture	Medium
Hardiness	Semi-hardy
Growth Rate	Quick
Spacing	45-60cm
Height and Spread	20cm x 20cm
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Chilli 'Prairie Fire' is perfect for adding heat and colour to your garden, thriving in the sun and producing clusters of small, upright peppers that change colour from yellow to orange to red from summer to autumn.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Compact growth habit, perfect for small spaces and decorative use

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
Long harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Compact growth habit, perfect for small spaces and decorative use

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location:	Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location:	Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Choose a sunny, sheltered area for 'Prairie Fire' chillies, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Chilli plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting, and space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose a sunny, sheltered area for 'Prairie Fire' chillies, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Chilli plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny spot with good direct sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting, and space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 45-60cm apart

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant seedlings level with the soil
Spacing:	Space plants 45-60cm apart

Chilli 'Prairie Fire' grows quickly and produces an abundance of small, upright peppers with vibrant colours. With good sunshine and a little care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary and decorative needs.

Water frequently, especially in hot weather.
Check for pests like aphids, treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest when chillies are fully coloured and firm
Space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Water frequently, especially in hot weather.
Check for pests like aphids, treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest when chillies are fully coloured and firm
Space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (45-60cm apart) for healthy growth, and remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest fruits when they are large and green or let them ripen to red for a sweeter flavour.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny, sheltered spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather, and keep the soil consistently moist. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Support and Pruning:	Ensure plants have enough space (45-60cm apart) for healthy growth, and remove any unhealthy leaves.
Harvesting:	Harvest fruits when they are large and green or let them ripen to red for a sweeter flavour.

Frequently Asked Questions

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