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Chilli 'Bishop's Crown' Seeds
Capsicum annuum 'Bishop's Crown'
Specially shaped chillies, especially spicy.
This chilli pepper, as you might expect is shaped something like a bishop's crown or a clanging bell.
Approx 5 seeds
- Medium Spice
- Grow Your Own
- Grows Inside
- Compact for Pots
Chilli 'Bishop's Crown' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Bishop's Crown chilli seeds produce uniquely shaped chillies with medium heat, perfect for UK gardeners seeking something different. Sow from January to April, enjoy germination within 7–14 days, and grow in full sun with regular watering. Harvest when fruits turn red for the best flavour.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Chilli 'Bishop's Crown' Seeds
- Sow:Jan–Apr
- Germination:7–14 days at 21–26°C
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil; space plants 30cm apart
- Water:Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Pick chillies when red, approximately 70–90 days after sowing
- Best for:Pots, greenhouse, garden beds
This unusual chilli variety produces fruits shaped like a bishop's crown, ripening from green to vibrant red. They bring a fruity, mildly spicy kick to your cooking and are ideal for pots or garden beds.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Grow Your Own Bishop's Crown Chilli
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How to Grow
Start your Bishop's Crown chillies indoors from January to April where they can enjoy warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil. This perennial variety thrives best in containers or garden beds with plenty of light to encourage healthy growth.
Sowing
Sow the Bishop's Crown chilli seeds indoors during the late winter to early spring months to give them the long growing season they require. Maintain warmth and moisture to promote successful germination for this unique chilli variety.
Growing
Once seedlings are established, pot them on into 25 cm containers and harden them off before moving outdoors from May to October. Providing space and support as needed will help accommodate their growth in window boxes, balconies, or garden beds.
Plant care
Water the plants regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the warmer months. Feed once flowering to encourage fruit development and consider pinching back young shoots to promote bushier growth and a better yield of medium heat Bishop's Crown chillies.
About Chilli 'Bishop's Crown'
Ideal for container growing, these chillies add colour and flavour to your home garden with plenty of fruits.
- Medium Spice
- Grow Your Own
- Grows Inside
- Compact for Pots
History of Chilli 'Bishop's Crown'
Originating from Central and South America, Bishop's Crown chillies have a rich history and are prized for their unique shape and balanced heat. They thrive in sunny spots and are a rewarding choice for UK gardeners.
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FAQs
They range from 5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units, offering medium heat.
Sow from January to April. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days at 21–26°C. Watering: regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Yes, they do well in containers with good drainage and sunlight. It is suited to pots, greenhouse and garden beds. This is a perennial, so one sowing keeps going year after year rather than needing to be repeated each spring.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs January to April, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 5 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits pots, greenhouse and garden beds, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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