Basket of Fire Orange
What makes Basket of Fire Orange special
Basket of Fire Orange is our own selection with a background in the popular Basket of Fire F1. This variety stands out with its orange pods, its low, dense habit and its ability to keep cropping well into autumn. A perfect variety for anyone seeking both beauty and strength in a compact format.
Background and name
Basket of Fire Orange is my own selection and is now in generation F4.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant is low, compact and has a naturally trailing habit – ideal for hanging baskets, balcony boxes or pots. It becomes covered in small, slim chilli pods that ripen in three stages: from dark purplish red, to yellow and finally bright orange. The variety is not just beautiful – it is also very productive and tolerant of cooler weather.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 80,000 SHU
Flavour and uses of Basket of Fire Orange
The pods are fiery and intense with a clear heat that quickly makes itself known. They work excellently both fresh and dried, and can be used for everything from strong salsas to chilli salt and powder.
Ways to use Basket of Fire Orange
Dry the pods to make a powerful orange chilli powder, or use them fresh in stews and marinades where you want heat and colour. Also excellent as a pickling chilli or for decoration.
How to grow Basket of Fire Orange
Basket of Fire Orange is a Capsicum annuum and can be sown between February and April. It does well in both a pot and a hanging basket, and keeps setting fruit well into autumn, especially in a greenhouse or sheltered position. The plant is tolerant of cooler temperatures but wants a sunny spot for maximum colour and harvest. Please note that colour and shape may vary slightly as the variety is still in an early generation.
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. If you use Growhelper, follow the product’s current instructions.
The price is for 6 seeds Sow in moist seed compost or peat pellets and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. If you use Growhelper, follow the product’s current instructions.
