The Steps to Grow Peppadews in South Africa
How long does Peppadew take to grow?
Irrigation management is particularly important because peppers are grown for eight months before harvesting, as opposed to four for other crops.
Where are Peppadews grown?
Commonly grown in the Limpopo province of South Africa. “Peppadew” is the brand name of piquanté peppers, that have been pickled and sweetened. As the story goes, a farmer discovered the tiny pepper in South Africa in the 1990s and put it on the market. He described it as “peppery” but “sweet as the dew,” hence the name.
How tall do Peppadews grow?
They can get to almost 1 inch in diameter and resemble a small cherry tomato. The plants grow very fast and can get over 5 feet tall and are very productive. Like many Capsicum baccatum varieties it takes a long season for fruit to ripen red.
Are cherry peppers and Peppadews the same?
No, Even though at first glance, one might think these peppers are the same. Piquanté Peppers are scientifically identified as a Capsicum baccatum while Cherry Peppers are considered a Capsicum annuum, meaning that these peppers are a different species to one another.
How do you grow peppers from seeds in South Africa?
The Steps to grow peppers
- Ensure to choose a sunny spot in your garden and measure a 1m wide and 50cm long seedbed.
- Dig 30cm deep to loosen the soil and mix one bucket of fertiliser into the soil.
- Now make furrows 10cm apart and 2cm deep, and evenly sow your pepper seeds in the furrows and cover them with soil.
