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Capsicum and Chilli

Capsicums need a warmer summer than tomatoes to ripen. Seeds are best started indoors on a heat bed, then transplanted into larger pots and left to grow before finally being planted into the garden after the chance of frost has past.

CAPSICUM 'ALMA PAPRIKA'

CAPSICUM 'ALMA PAPRIKA'

Beloved by Hungarians, this thick fleshed capsicum is great fresh or dried. Grind to make the best paprika.

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CAPSICUM 'CALIFORNIA WONDER'

CAPSICUM 'CALIFORNIA WONDER'

This sweet red capsicum is as popular today as it was when it was first introduced to American gardeners in the 1920's. It is as equally good whether eaten green or red.

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CAPSICUM 'CHINESE GIANT'

CAPSICUM 'CHINESE GIANT'

Huge sweet bells of emerald ripening to ruby. Listed in 1902 by Burpee's Seed Co. Harvest in 16 weeks from transplant, 1.3kg/plant.

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CAPSICUM 'DIAMOND'

CAPSICUM 'DIAMOND'

Definitely the prettiest of all of our capsicums, changing from a warm creamy white to beautiful golden peach finally turning red when fully ripe. Grow with Sweet Chocolate or Purple Beauty and you will have all of ...

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CAPSICUM MIXED ITALIAN FRYERS

CAPSICUM MIXED ITALIAN FRYERS

The best long sweet Italian varieties in green, red and yellow for roasting or frying. Including red Jimmy Nardello, green Lombardo and golden Bull's Horn.

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CAPSICUM 'PADRON'

CAPSICUM 'PADRON'

A favourite in Spain for tapas, it is traditionally served sauteed in olive oil and salted. Play a game of Russian roulette with these peppers- 1 in 20 may be hot! The colour and heat increase as they turn red so ...

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CAPSICUM 'PURPLE BEAUTY'

CAPSICUM 'PURPLE BEAUTY'

Sturdy compact plants are covered in fruit that change from emerald green to midnight black then ripening to a beautiful deep purple. Harvest in the black or purple phase- depending on your mood! Harvest in 11 weeks from ...

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CAPSICUM QUADRATO D'ASTI GIALLO ORGANIC

CAPSICUM QUADRATO D'ASTI GIALLO ORGANIC

This Italian sweet pepper is huge and blocky, ripening from green to yellow as it becomes sweeter. Thick, crisp and chunky- these are the biggest capsicums we've ever grown at Diggers.

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CAPSICUM SEVEN COLOUR MIX

CAPSICUM SEVEN COLOUR MIX

A rainbow collection of heirloom sweet capsicums including Sweet Chocolate, Purple Beauty, White Diamond, Yellow Marconi, Chinese Giant, Red Cubanelle and Orange Bell.

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CAPSICUM 'SWEET CHOCOLATE' ORGANIC

CAPSICUM 'SWEET CHOCOLATE' ORGANIC

A succulent sweet capsicum with thick flesh, dark chocolate on the outside, and deep burgundy inside when fully ripe. Harvest in 12 weeks from transplant. Yields around 1 kilo of fruit per plant.

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CHILLI 'JOE'S LONG CAYENNE' ORGANIC

CHILLI 'JOE'S LONG CAYENNE' ORGANIC

A classic vibrant long red chilli with a mild taste when seeds are removed or leave seeds in to turn up the heat. A show-stopping ornamental. Harvest in 15 weeks from transplant. 1kg of fruit per plant. Heat rating 3.

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CHILLI 'MAUI PURPLE' ORGANIC

CHILLI 'MAUI PURPLE' ORGANIC

This has been a stand out in our trials, impressing all with its beauty and extra-ordinary yields. Stunning vibrant green, purple-tinged foliage forms a neat compact bush making Maui Purple the perfect candidate for ...

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CHILLI MILD MANNERED MIX

CHILLI MILD MANNERED MIX

A mix of chillies that will bring some welcome warmth to your cooking without blowing your socks off! We've included the slightly warm Alma Paprika for drying, the prolific and reliable Joes Long Cayenne, the ever ...

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CHILLI 'RED CAP MUSHROOM' ORGANIC

CHILLI 'RED CAP MUSHROOM' ORGANIC

Gorgeous squash shaped chillies that ripen from lime green to bright red. A very attractive plant that produces masses of fruit over a long period. Great in a pot on the balcony. The fruit is aromatic and hot. Perfect for ...

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CAPSICUM MINI SWEET MIX

CAPSICUM MINI SWEET MIX

Short stocky plants covered in sweet yellow, red and chocolate heirloom mini capsicums. Munch the jewel-like fruit straight off the bush. Sow > 22C soil temp.

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CHILLI HELLFIRE MIX

CHILLI HELLFIRE MIX

If you like heat then this mix of flaming beauties will set your mouth on fire! Our exclusive mix includes the knock-your-socksoff Habanero, fiery Red Cap Mushroom and Red Hot Cherry.

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Member Exclusives

LAVENDER 'GROSSO'

LAVENDER 'GROSSO'

The most fragrant of all the lavenders, 'Grosso' produces an abundance of violet-blue spikes with a high oil content. This is the classic lavender for perfume, decorating the French countryside where it is farmed en masse. 'Grosso' is heat, drought and frost tolerant and adored by bees.

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KITCHEN GARDEN COLLECTION

KITCHEN GARDEN COLLECTION

A collection of must have Digger's herbs for the gardener who loves to cook. Includes one each of Mint, Stevia sugar plant, Rosemary Tuscan Blue, varigated sage, Golden Marjoram, Greek Oregano, Vietnamese Mint, Common and Lemon Thyme. This collection will equip the Digger's gardener with herbs for all cuisines once they step out of the garden an...

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2yr membership +FREE vegie seeds

2yr membership +FREE vegie seeds

Membership: MNE2VS

Grow the best tasting vegies with free Beetroot'Bulls blood', Carrot 'St Valery', Broccoli 'Romanesco' and Silverbeet 'Fordhook' seeds (one packet of each, valued at $21).

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