{"product_id":"troll-15-seeds","title":"Troll - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4B0082;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact, highly ornamental chilli pepper that impresses with \u003cstrong\u003evariegated \u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e-white-\u003cspan style=\"color:#EE82EE;\"\u003epurple \u003c\/span\u003eleaves, \u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003edeep-purple\u003c\/span\u003e stems and numerous \u003cspan style=\"color:#4B0082;\"\u003edark-purple fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ripening gradually to \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e. The plant reaches only around \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it excellent for pots, balconies and small spaces. The olive-shaped fruit is plentiful and offers clear heat of \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 000–15 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#4B0082;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTroll\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e combines ornamental appearance with edible hot fruit. Its strongest feature is its unusual colouring – variegated leaves are speckled with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e, white and \u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003epurple spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the stems are deep dark purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe same purple colour appears on young fruit. They have an interesting \u003cstrong\u003eolive-like shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, form in large numbers and turn from dark purple to red at full maturity. The compact height of around 50 cm further enhances the variety’s ornamental value.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Troll\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot and ornamental pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum\u003c\/em\u003e sp. – the exact species is not specified by Vreeken's\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 000–15 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated – green with white and purple spots\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep dark purple\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour of young fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark purple\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 000–15 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike \u003cstrong\u003eTroll Long Phen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard \u003cstrong\u003eTroll\u003c\/strong\u003e has its heat level clearly stated by the manufacturer – \u003cstrong\u003e10 000–15 000 Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/strong\u003e. The small fruits are described as quite hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pleasant medium heat level – considerably spicier than Jalapeño, but far from extreme Habanero and superhot varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a higher yield\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e as needed to maintain a compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the season, the plant can be moved into a pot and brought onto a bright windowsill, where it can continue fruiting under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Ornamental value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where \u003cstrong\u003eTroll\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out most. One compact plant combines:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evariegated leaves → dark-purple stems → purple fruits → ripe red peppers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates an interesting colour composition through the different stages of development. At only about \u003cstrong\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, the variety is especially suitable for ornamental growing in pots on a \u003cstrong\u003ebalcony, terrace or sunny windowsill\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e10 000–15 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fruits can be used for hot sauces, salsa, marinades and various spicy dishes. Their small size allows easy dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eStill, for this variety I would place the main emphasis on the \u003cstrong\u003ecombination of ornamental value and edible hot fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, as this is precisely what sets it apart from many standard varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For \u003cstrong\u003eTroll (Troll)\u003c\/strong\u003e, I would focus primarily on its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact 50 cm height and striking combination of variegated leaves, purple stems and colour-changing fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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