Red pepper Lamuyo F1 plants - Capsicum annuum

The Lamuyo F1 Red Pepper is a productive hybrid variety, producing fruits approximately 15 to 18 cm (6 to 7in) long, that ripen to a red colour. It is an annual plant, requiring heat and needing very rich soil. The 'Lamuyo' F1 Red Pepper plug plants are planted from April to June, after frost, for a harvest from August to October.

Capsicums and Chilies come from the same plant! They are the result of successive selections that have led to the Capsicum, with its sweet flavor, and the Chili, with its spicy flavour. The heat of Chilies is measured on the Scoville scale, ranging from 0 to 10 (0 corresponding to the Capsicum). They were taken from the Americas to Europe by Christopher Columbus and quickly spread throughout the world. Apart from a few varieties, Peppers and Chilies are cultivated as annual plants in our climates.

They belong to the Solanaceae family and are divided into five major species: Capsicum annuum (the most common), Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens, and Capsicum pubescens.

The fruits, initially green, will take on their final colour as they ripen: red, yellow, brown, orange, even purple. Their shape varies: square, elongated, round, etc.

Peppers and Chilies are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, including capsaicin, which is responsible for the more or less burning flavour of these fruits.

In terms of cuisine, Peppers and Chilies are used in many cuisines around the world and can be cooked in multiple ways. Peppers can be consumed raw or cooked, stuffed, marinated, grilled, in salads, or ratatouilles, while Chilies, fresh or dried, enhance and add spice to dishes according to their heat level.

These fruity vegetables are demanding plants, requiring very rich soil and preferring sunny exposures.

Harvest: The harvest takes place from August to October (or as early as July for certain varieties), by cutting the stem with pruning shears or a knife.

Storage: Peppers and Chilies can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. They can also be frozen or dried.

Gardener's tip: We recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection, which keeps the soil moist, also limits weed growth. You can also opt for a mineral mulch (bricks, slate, gravel) to accumulate heat.

Note: Please note that our young plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before being planted outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.