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Capsicum annuum 'Goliath'

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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: Goliath
Additional cultivar information: (aka Jalapeno Goliath)

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

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Fruit Shape:
Tapered

Fruit Size:
Medium (4" to 6" in length)

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Stuffing
Roasting
Pickling

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Days to Maturity:
Mid (69-80 days)

By daisyavenue

Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	majordon	On Oct 25, 2005, majordon from West Sacramento, CA wrote: I grew 8 of these and all came in with a good 6 to 10 peppers all about 4"x1 1/2". Pretty hot but not 30 times hotter than regular. Totally tomatos 2004 catalogue says it's 30 scoville units hotter than a regular hot jalapeno. It seems to be true. The more you pick them the more they produce. It takes a few weeks to renew the ones you pick but they come back over and over. I have put 8 more in my small greenhouse and they are doing great. Took about 3 months to get to blossoms and the peppers are all over the place. They aren't showing them in the 2005 catalogue but the biker billy from burpee seems to measure up on paper. everyone loves them for their "bite" and the large plump size.
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Nov 4, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A 66 day large (4 X 1 1/2 inch) hot (7000 scoville units)hybrid jalapeno available from Totally Tomatoes.
Neutral	daisyavenue	On Aug 5, 2004, daisyavenue from Long Beach, CA (Zone 10b) wrote: Supposedly the hybrid Goliath is 30 times hotter than the regular jalapeno. They grow to about 4 inches in length and 1 1/2 across. They will turn red eventually if left on the plant but are almost a black green when ripe. We did not find them very hot but it could be due to not being stressed as they are in a well watered bed.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Long Beach, California
West Sacramento, California
Las Vegas, Nevada
Fort Worth, Texas

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