Demon Red

Demon Red Chilli Seeds

[80 days to red] A small attractive chilli that’s compact enough for a windowsill, Demon Red produces numerous upright fruits 2-3cm (2-2⅓in) long and 0.3cm (⅓in) in diameter that vary from bright green to vivid red when mature. The plants are compact, growing to about 35 cm (14”), and have decorative dark purple-green leaves. They grow well both indoors or outdoors, and each plant is delightfully prolific with up to 100 fruits per plant.

At approximately 40,000 SHUs per fruit, these little beasties pack a punch, so use care when handling them. Great either fresh or dried.

RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.

Common Questions

How long does it take to before Demon Red chilli peppers are ready to harvest? It takes about 80 days for Demon Red chilli plants to reach full maturity. The fruits of the plant start off growing green and ripening from orange to red once ripe.

How do you germinate Demon Red chilli seeds? Demon Red seeds need lots of warmth to germinate successfully. Fill a seed tray with moist, but not soaking, soil and pat flat. Next, sprinkle your seeds on the soil bed and add an light later of compost over the top. Once you're done this place your tray in a heated propagator at a core temperature between 18-25°C.

How hot are Demon Red chilli peppers? Demon Red chilli peppers aren't the hottest but are still a moderate to hot variety. The fruits can range from 30,000 to 50,000 SHU on the Scoville scale of hotness.