Capsicum annuum 'Teja'
The Indian drying chilli grown around Guntur, sharp and clean with a deep red colour.
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Dispatched from our Norfolk farm — Royal Mail, usually within one working day.
Scoville 50,000-75,000 SHU
Sow and harvest months for this variety
Height
60-90cm
Spread
40-50cm
Spacing
45cm
Position
Full sun. Greenhouse or a very sheltered patio.
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained.
Seeds per packet
10
The workhorse of Indian cooking — grown around Guntur and dried by the tonne for the spice trade. Sharp, clean heat and a deep red colour that does a lot of work in a curry.
Slim fruits that dry exceptionally well, so a single plant will keep a kitchen supplied for a year.