{"product_id":"chilli-pepper-sigaretta-di-bergamo-10204204","title":"Chilli Pepper Seeds 'Sigaretta di Bergamo'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy crop of long thin chilli peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery mild with excellent flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicious raw or cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom chilli pepper ‘Sigaretta di Bergamo’ is a Pepperoncino type pepper from Italy, producing a heavy crop of long, thin peppers that turn red when ripe. Very mild (approx 1,000 SHU) with superb flavour, the fruits are delicious raw or cooked, and can be used green or red, fresh, dried, fried or pickled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel fill a module seed tray firming with the base of another tray. Water well with a fine rose. Sow seeds individually and cover with 1cm (½ in) layer of fine compost. Place in a propagator at 18-25°C (65-75°F) or cover tray with cling film and leave in a warm room. Keep moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow on\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen shoots appear, remove cling film. Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When plants have 4-6 leaves transplant to 9cm (3½ in) pots of potting compost. Grow on in a minimum temperature of 15?C (60°F). Pinch the growing tip to encourage bushy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant out into 25cm (10in) containers once roots are beginning to come through the bottom of the 9cm pot. Keep indoors in a greenhouse, on a light windowsill or sunny sheltered patio spot. Stems may requires some support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly and feed weekly with a liquid fertiliser as fruit start to swell. Take care to wash hands after handling or preparing fruits and avoid touching your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":40909473546291,"sku":"10204204","price":3.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/1020-4204_Pepper-Chilli-Sigaretta-di-Bergamo-from-Unwins_4a427e48-f6ad-4b18-a696-ca0db0f7939e.jpg?v=1704189011","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/chilli-pepper-sigaretta-di-bergamo-10204204","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}