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This guide is for gardeners seeking a unique chilli pepper variety that offers both ornamental beauty and culinary heat. The Thompson & Morgan Chilli Pepper ‘Scallywag’ provides an early harvest of striking, red, mini bell pepper-shaped fruits with an intense 80,000 SHU. A potential caveat is its perennial nature, requiring frost-free overwintering for maximum yield in subsequent years.
| Model Part Number | KF7211 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thompson & Morgan |
The ‘Scallywag’ variety has an intense heat level of 80,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units).
Yes, its compact nature makes it well-suited for growing in pots, indoors or in a sheltered outdoor position.
To overwinter, move the plant to a frost-free location before the first frost. Reduce watering during the dormant period but ensure the soil does not dry out completely.
‘Scallywag’ is noted as an early-ripening Rocoto variety, meaning fruits should mature relatively quickly after flowering compared to other Rocotos.
The fruits are vivid red, have a thick, juicy flesh, and are distinctively shaped like mini bell peppers, with unusual black seeds.
A high-potash fertiliser is recommended once fruit sets as it supports fruit development and overall plant health for fruiting varieties.
Ensure the sowing temperature is consistently between 18–20°C and that the growing medium is kept moist but not waterlogged.
Check soil moisture levels. Keep soil consistently moist. Ensure the plant is not exposed to frost.
Ensure the plant receives adequate sunlight and is receiving weekly feeding with a high-potash fertiliser once flowers appear.
This can indicate overwatering or a nutrient deficiency. Check watering habits and consider feeding with a balanced liquid fertiliser if nutrient deficiency is suspected.
Sowing and Initial Growth:
Sow seeds at a temperature of 18–20°C. Ensure adequate light during germination.
Planting Out:
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into their final positions. Protect from frost, as this variety requires frost-free conditions after transplanting.
Light and Location:
Provide full sun. This plant can be grown indoors, in a greenhouse, or in a sheltered outdoor position.
Watering:
Maintain consistently moist soil. Using mulch can help retain soil moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering.
Feeding:
Once fruit begins to set, feed the plant weekly with a high-potash fertiliser, such as a tomato feed.
Humidity:
In greenhouse environments, maintaining high humidity by damping down paths can be beneficial. For outdoor plants, a sheltered location with adequate natural air circulation is usually sufficient.
Overwintering:
As a tender perennial, ‘Scallywag’ can be overwintered in a frost-free location. This process helps ensure the plant's survival and promotes stronger growth and earlier fruiting in the subsequent year.
