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Chilli 'Machu Pichu' Seeds
Capsicum annuum 'Machu Pichu'
A rich, smokey chestnut-coloured new chilli.
Chilli 'Machu Pichu' is a warm, smokey number with a medium spicy flavour. Growing good-sized chestnut-coloured chillies.
Approx 5 seeds
Only 5 left
- Medium Spice
- Compact for Pots
- Grows Inside
- Grow Your Own
Only 5 left
Chilli 'Machu Pichu' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Chilli 'Machu Pichu' seeds produce medium spicy, smoky chestnut-coloured chillies perfect for adding depth to dishes. Sow indoors from January to April and transplant after frost. They thrive in full sun with regular watering and can be harvested from late summer onwards.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Chilli 'Machu Pichu' Seeds
- Sow:Jan–Apr
- Germination:7–14 days at 21–26°C
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, transplant after last frost, space 30cm apart
- Water:Regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Fruits ready late summer to early autumn, pick when chestnut brown
- Best for:Pots, greenhouse, sunny borders
Chilli 'Machu Pichu' offers gardeners an unusual and rewarding chilli variety. Its warm, smoky flavour and medium heat level make it perfect for adding depth to your cooking. These good-sized chillies develop a striking chestnut colour and thrive well in 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
Chilli 'Machu Pichu' Seeds – Smoky, Medium-Spicy Delight
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How to Grow
Start your Chilli 'Machu Pichu' seeds indoors from January to April, as they prefer a warm environment to germinate successfully. These chillies thrive in containers or garden beds with good drainage, making them ideal for window boxes and balconies.
Sowing
Sow the seeds in moist, well-drained compost indoors during late winter to early spring to encourage germination. Maintaining warmth during this period is crucial for the seeds to sprout effectively.
Growing
Once seedlings have grown, pot them on into 25 cm containers to accommodate their size and support healthy development. Harden off the plants before moving them outdoors from May to October to ensure they adapt well to outdoor conditions.
Plant care
Water your Chilli 'Machu Pichu' plants regularly, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Feed the plants once they start flowering to enhance fruit production, and pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth and a more abundant harvest.
About Chilli 'Machu Pichu'
Ideal for container growing, an unusual variety with plenty of fruits, perfect for homegrown spice lovers.
- Medium Spice
- Compact for Pots
- Grows Inside
- Grow Your Own
History of Chilli 'Machu Pichu'
Originating from South America, chilli peppers have been cherished worldwide for their culinary and medicinal uses. The Machu Pichu chilli stands out for its distinct smoky flavour and attractive chestnut colour, making it a unique addition to your vegetable garden.
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
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FAQs
Typically 75-85 days from sowing to harvest.
Yes, they thrive well in containers with good sunlight and drainage. It is suited to pots, greenhouse and sunny borders.
Watering: regular watering to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. 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 sunny borders, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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