Loco F1

Loco F1 – a bushy little chilli with colour and bite

What makes Loco F1 special

Loco F1 is a compact, colourful chilli with medium heat and a high decorative value. It was bred as an F1 hybrid to combine a plentiful harvest with lovely colour and good flavour. Easy to grow and ideal for both beginners and collectors.

Background and name

The name ”Loco”, Spanish for crazy, refers both to the motley play of colour and to the unexpected sting hidden in the small pods. As an F1 hybrid, the variety has extra vigour and even growth, which gives a reliable harvest.
However, as the variety is an F1 hybrid, deviations in colour and shape can occasionally occur.

Appearance and growth habit

Plants reach about 30–50 cm with a dense habit. The pods grow upright and ripen from green to purple, orange and finally red. One plant can carry pods at several stages of ripeness at once, which gives a vividly colourful impression.

How hot is Loco F1?

About 30,000 – 40,000 SHU

Flavour and uses

The flavour is fresh and slightly tart with clear heat, but not overwhelming. Perfect for pickles, hot salsas or colourful garnishes where both flavour and looks matter.

Ways to use Loco F1

• Decorative in salads and cold dishes

• Works well in pickles with onion and vinegar

• Make colourful chilli flakes

Growing Loco F1

Loco F1 belongs to Capsicum annuum. Sow your chilli seeds between February and April. The plant grows quickly and suits growing in a pot, both indoors and outdoors. It is robust and easy to succeed with, even for beginners.

Price is for 6 chilli seeds

Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, about 25–30 °C for the best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator is handy for keeping the humidity up. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20 °C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For the best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.