Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Tornado
» View all varieties of Peppers Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Heat (Pungency):
Moderate (1,000 to 5,000 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape:
Tapered
Fruit Size:
Small (under 2" in length)
Medium (4" to 6" in length)
Fruit Color:
Green changing to red
Disease Resistance:
Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV)
Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS), Race 1
Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS), Race 2
Bacterial Leaf Spot (BLS), Race 3
Seed Type:
Hybrid
Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)
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