Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Hot) Fields of Fire – Fiery Chillies with Bold Garden Appeal

Ignite your garden with Mr. Fothergill’s Pepper (Hot) Fields of Fire, a compact yet vigorous chilli pepper variety that produces plenty of medium‑hot fruit with plenty of heat and ornamental show. These bushy plants deliver masses of upright chillies that go from green to bright red, making them both eye‑catching and deliciously spicy — perfect for container growing, patios, greenhouses or warm veg patches.

🔥 Key Features

• Medium Hot Heat: Produces chillies with around 38,000 Scoville heat units (SHU) — a satisfying spicy kick that’s great for sauces, salsas and cooking.

• Compact & Bushy: Neat, attractive plants are ideal for pots, patio displays or windowsills, as well as garden beds.

• Vibrant Fruit: Fruits start green and ripen to bright red, creating a striking visual display while they ripen.

• Versatile Use: Fresh chillies add bold flavour to hot sauces, soups, stews and marinades — or dry them for long‑lasting spice.

• Great for Warm Conditions: Performs best in a warm, sunny spot or greenhouse, though it can also crop outdoors in mild climates.

🌱 Sow & Grow Tips

• Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors February–April about 0.5 cm deep in moist seed compost and keep warm for best germination.

• Plant Out: Transplant after frost danger has passed into pots, warm, sunny borders or greenhouse spaces.

• Harvest: Harvest chillies from mid‑summer through autumn as they turn bright red.

Perfect for chilli lovers who want a bold yet manageable hot pepper that’s as decorative as it is delicious! 🌶️