How to Grow Helios
Capsicum chinense
Your complete guide to growing Helios.
📷 Wikipedia: Capsicum chinenseWhen to Plant Helios
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | September – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | August – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | July – September |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | June – August |
| Zone 9 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Helios
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor
Loose soil from carrot growth improves drainage around pepper roots
Repels aphids and may improve pepper growth and flavor
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Similar growing requirements and can share space efficiently as nightshade family members
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits nightshade family growth
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most vegetables including peppers
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
