Capsicum annuum 'Demon red'

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Chilli
Demon red
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Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum annuum
Heirloom
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Hybrid
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Open pol
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Synonyms

Demon red
Demon red chili

Plant Data
Mature height: 35cm (14in)
Fruit colour: Green to red
Heat:
· · · · · 6 · · ·
Scoville heat units: 30,000 - 50,000
References: [1]

Demon Red has been bred especially for the windowsill and pots. It is a great chilli for cooking and using fresh. Fruits are elongated, with a slightly rounded end, 5-6cm (2-2⅓in) long and 0.8cm (⅓in) in diameter. Fruit colour is bright green to vivid red at maturity. Very hot. Upright compact plant habit, perfect for containers. Upright fruits, concentrated in clusters.[2] Winner of the The Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chilli - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Main article: Pepper troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. a b Demon Red Chilli Seeds (AGM). Sow Chillies. Retrieved: 2010-10-05.
  2. Demon Red Chilli Seeds. Chile Seeds. Retrieved: 2010-10-05.