Chilli Bulgarian Carrot

Heat Rating out of 10: 3

A smallish bush with attractive carrot-like fruit that has a sweet flavour with a crunchy texture. Chillies originate from Southern America and were transported around the world by the Portuguese and from there many new cultivars were selected by growers across Europe.

Flavours/Food Partners

Most meats, seafoods and vegetables along with coconut, lime and lemon all go well with chillies. Bulgarian Carrot has large distinctive fruit with a mild heat rating and great ?crunch?.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Chillies form an integral part of many Asian and Latin American dishes along with some European, African and North American.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in a protected spot out of fierce sunlight and wind in a well drained but moist soil. May need some support when it ages.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed will keep the plant looking good and producing lots of tasty chillies.

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