Apache F1

Apache F1 Chilli Seeds

[80 days] A UK garden staple, the Apache F1 is one of the most common and easiest to grow peppers found in British home gardens. It’s small and compact (growing only to about 35-50 cm tall), yet can produce over 100 pods in a single growing season! The seeds are easy to germinate and the fruits are medium-hot and tasty. And as for size, the Apache is so small that some folks grow them on their kitchen windowsill.

The Apache is an ideal pepper to get started with early, as it will produce the whole growing season long (assuming you keep picking the pods). In the kitchen, Apache peppers are quite versatile and can be used fresh or dried and are great for deep freezing.

If you’re new to growing chilli peppers, this may be the variety for you. It’s super easy, great tasting and quite prolific.

Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit

Note: If you have access to grow lights and a heated propagator you can start sowing your plants in December and January to give you a head start on the year.

Common Questions

What is an Apache F1 Pepper? The Apache F1 hybrid is a quick growing, high production pepper plant. It's ideal for growing indoors, growing to about 30cm high and offering 3cm long fruits when mature.

When can I plant my Apache F1 seeds outside? You can begin to start sowing your Apache chilli seeds indoors between February and April. Chilli peppers love warm, needing about 6 hours of direct sunlight a day with a temperature of about 18°C.

Do Apache F1 chilli plants die in the winter? If you live in a colder climate then you will find that Apache F1 plants are mostly grown as annuals. Your Chilli plants will usually start to deteriorate once the cooler Autumn season comes around.