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Capsicum annuum 'Aleppo'

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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Aleppo
Additional cultivar information: (aka Halaby, Halab)

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Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:
Tapered
Twisted

Fruit Size:
Large (more than 6" in length)

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Drying

Other details:
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Melissa_Ohio	On Jul 17, 2008, Melissa_Ohio from Southwestern, OH (Zone 6b) wrote: Aleppo chile pepper comes from northern Syria, near the town of Aleppo, which is considered one of the culinary meccas of the Mediterranean. It has a moderate heat level with some fruitiness and mild, cumin-like undertones. Seeds and plants are VERY difficult to come by.