Monkey Face Red – fun shape and fantastically fruity flavour
What makes Monkey Face Red special
Monkey Face Red is a charming and highly unusual chilli that combines a jokey shape with really good flavour. A fruity chilli with light heat – loved for its looks and its character.
Background and name
The name comes from the characteristic shape of the pods, which can sometimes resemble a monkey’s face. The variety is popular with hobby growers who want something both beautiful and useful in the kitchen.
Appearance and growth habit
The plants grow 80–100 cm tall and produce masses of pods 8–10 cm long. They ripen from green to deep red and have a characteristic curved look.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 10,000 – 30,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
The flavour is lightly sweet, very fruity with a pleasant, manageable heat. Excellent for fresh salads, barbecue sauces or pickles. One of the tastiest chillies for everyday use.
Ways to use Monkey Face Red
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Grill and stuff with cheese
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Slice into salads or wraps
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Make a fruity chilli paste
How to grow Monkey Face Red
Monkey Face Red belongs to Capsicum annuum. Sow your chilli seeds between February and April. The plant is fast-growing and very easy to grow – ideal for a pot, greenhouse or open ground in a sunny spot.
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. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
