Smooth White
What makes Smooth White special
Smooth White is an unusual and decorative chilli with a beautiful ivory-white colour and mild to medium heat. This variety is perfect for anyone who wants to grow something unique that both looks good and tastes fantastic.
Background and name
The name ‘Smooth White’ refers to the even, smooth surface of the pods and their almost pearly white colour. The variety is relatively new on the hobby market and is valued by growers who want to stand out with an elegant and different feature in the chilli garden.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant is medium-tall (60–80 cm) with a lush habit. The pods are about 3–5 cm long, conical and have an almost glossy white tone that ripens to a pale cream colour. Very decorative in both pot and border.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 10,000–30,000 SHU
Flavour and uses of Smooth White
The flavour is mild, lightly sweetish and fruity with a pleasant heat. It suits salads, pale sauces, pickles or as a splash of colour on the cheese board.
Ways to use Smooth White
Excellent for pickling or stuffing with cream cheese. Also try it raw in salads or as a garnish where you want a unique colour contrast.
How to grow Smooth White
Smooth White is a Capsicum annuum and can be sown between February and April. The variety is relatively fast-growing and gives a good harvest even in a pot. Does best in full sun with regular feeding and good drainage.
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.
