Chilli Pepper - Evergreen Perennial

🌶️Why UAE Gardeners Love It

Continuous harvest– Produces chillies 365 days/year in UAE climate
✔Space-efficient– Thrives in gardens or large containers
✔Heat-loving– Flourishes in 40°C+ temperatures
✔Culinary essential– From mild padron to scorching ghost peppers

🌿 Growth & Production

• Height: 60cm-1.2m (compact bush form)
• Fruit: Variable sizes/colors by variety
• Time to harvest: 60-90 days from flowering
• Lifespan: 3-5 years with proper care

🏆 UAE Growth Advantages

• Extended season – Fruits year-round (unlike temperate climates)
• Pest-resistant – Natural capsaicin deters most insects
• Drought-tolerant – Survives occasional missed waterings

🌞 Sun Requirements

• Ideal: 6-8 hours direct sun (morning sun + afternoon shade in peak summer)
• Container tip: Rotate pots weekly for even growth

💧 Watering Schedule

• Summer: Daily deep watering (containers may need twice daily)
• Winter: Every 2-3 days
• Critical: Never let soil completely dry out

🌱 Soil & Feeding

• Soil: Well-draining mix with compost
• Fertilizer: High-potassium tomato feed biweekly
• pH: Slightly acidic (6.0-6.8 ideal)

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Annually in early spring to encourage bushiness
• Mulch: 5cm organic layer to retain moisture
• Support: Stake heavy-bearing branches