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Capsicum annuum 'Super Shepherd'

 
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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: Super Shepherd

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

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

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Sweet (0 Scoville Units)

Fruit Shape:
Tapered
Oblong

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

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity:
Early (55-68 days)
Mid (69-80 days)

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Farmerdill On Oct 25, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

68 days. An Italian Sweet. Dark red 7 1/2 in./19 cm early fruit have very thick juicy flesh, great taste. This variety has very high brix (soluble sugars).

Regional...

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

Menifee, California
Baton Rouge, Louisiana



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