'Hot Portugal' is a Chili pepper variety in the Capsicum genus with a scientific name of Capsicum annuum longum group. Hot Portugal grows as a Perennial and is a Vegetable. Being a Perennial, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Hot Portugal normally grows to a max height of 1.49 feet (45.72 cm metric).
Mexico is believed to be where Hot Portugal originates from.
Hot Portugal Chili pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.
Some varieties may need to be supported with a cane as the fruit develops.
Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Hot Portugal is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.
Use USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 12 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ideally, plant in loamy and sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 7.0 and 8.5 as Hot Portugal likes to be in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.
Growing Hot Portugal from seed
Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Hot Portugal about 38 days before your last frost date.
Transplant out when all danger of frost has passed.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hot Portugal is a tender plant.
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.
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