Chillies have long been an integral part of German cuisine as a spice, even though they are not considered a native plant here. The aromatic, hot chilli peppers need warmer climates to grow and originally come from South and Central America. The winter in Central Europe is too cold for them, unless you give them a warm and bright spot indoors. In fact, the chilli bush is perennial and produces a much better harvest in the second year than in the first, making it a beautiful, exotic houseplant that is well worth growing. This seed set contains seeds for 4 of the best-known chilli varieties in organic quality: Fast-maturing chilli ‘Hungarian Hot Wax’ (Capsicum annuum, Hungarian fast-maturing chilli varieties with mild heat for harsher climates), bell chilli / pepper (Capsicum baccatum, this chilli is particularly popular for its beautifully shaped fruits, which look like a bishop's mitre), jalapeño chilli (Capsicum annuum, jalapenos are good all-round chillies, the fully ripe pods are beautifully hot and full-bodied in flavour), Habanero chilli ‘Urform’ (Capsicum chinense, the old, classic Habanero form with the typical very hot, fruity, slightly smoky ‘tropical’ flavour with hints of melon). One seed packet per plant variety.You will receive lovingly produced seeds from certified European organic farms. Chillies need very warm temperatures of +24-28°C to germinate. One seed packet per plant variety. The seed packets and detailed sowing instructions are packaged in a beautiful gift box - a great, sustainable gift for the garden. Every plant lover will be delighted. Box: L 18.2cm, W 14.2cm, H 2.2cm