Chilli 'Machu Pichu' Seeds
Capsicum annuum 'Machu Pichu'
A rich, smokey chestnut-coloured new chilli.
Chilli 'Machu Pichu' is a warm, smokey number with a medium spicy flavour. Growing good-sized chestnut-coloured chillies.
- Medium Spice
- Pot Fans
- Grows Inside
- Grow Your Own
- Medium spiced chilli, Scoville scale: 10,000–15,000
- Hardy nature makes them ideal for the patio pot
- Perfect for a windowsill kitchen garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
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- Medium spiced chilli, Scoville scale: 10,000–15,000
- Hardy nature makes them ideal for the patio pot
- Perfect for a windowsill kitchen garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
Planting Calendar
when to sow
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Plant Details
About Chilli 'Machu Pichu'
The Machu Pichu chilli peppers have their origin in Peru and are indigenous to Central America. These chillies have slightly wrinkled skin and are elongated in shape. They start off as dark green and mature to a rich brown colour. With mild to medium pungency, they have a rich flavour.
In The Records
Chilli peppers are thought to have originated in Central or South America and were initially grown in Mexico. Following the Columbian Exchange, numerous varieties of chilli pepper were disseminated throughout the world, employed for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
| Features | Perfect for pots, unusual variety, grow your own food and plenty of fruits |
|---|---|
| Locations | Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds |
| Effort Level | Looks after itself |
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum 'Machu Pichu' |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Pot Size | 25 cm |
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
| Number of Seeds | 5 |
| Sowing Tips | For longer and earlier harvests, sow chilli seeds indoors from late winter to mid-spring, as these plants typically require a lengthy growing season. |