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Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant'

 
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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: Chinese Giant

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

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

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Sweet (0 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:
Bell

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)
Stuffing
Pickling

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Days to Maturity:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Oct 4, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

An antique green to red bell pepper introduced by Burpee in 1900. The 4 x 4 inch fruits are average by todays standard but were giant size in 1900.

Regional...

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

Auburn, Alabama
Houston, Texas



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