Cheiro Roxa (6 Seeds)

Cheiro Roxa is a beautiful chilli variety known for its unusual purple colouring. The fruits can develop deep violet tones, often with colour changes as they mature. This makes the plant a standout choice for growers who enjoy colourful chillies. The name is associated with Brazilian-style Cheiro varieties, which are often valued for their fruity aroma as well as their heat. Exact flavour and pungency can vary between seed lines, so treat published heat figures as a guide rather than a guarantee.

Try the fruits in sauces, salsas and marinades, starting with a small amount until you know the heat level of your particular plant. Their unusual colour also makes them interesting for fresh use and for adding visual appeal to a chilli harvest. Give Cheiro Roxa plants warmth, sunlight and well-drained compost. A greenhouse or sheltered sunny spot can help them thrive through the UK growing season. Starting seeds early gives the plants more time to mature and produce fruit.

Quick Cheiro Roxa facts

• Species: Capsicum chinense type.
• Origin: Associated with Brazilian Cheiro-type chillies.
• Flavour: Often described as fruity and aromatic
• Fruit: Purple or violet-toned pods; colour can change as they mature
• Growing habit: Warmth-loving plant that benefits from sheltered growing
• Heat: Big range from 10,000 to 80,000.
• Heat rating: 🔥🔥🔥 — provisional guide

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Get going with our Root Riot propagation cubes, propagator trays and chilli growing kits. They’re a handy way to raise seedlings and grow your own colourful chilli harvest.