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Capsicum annuum 'Orange Sun'

 
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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: Orange Sun

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

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

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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 orange

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Stuffing
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:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive melody On Feb 19, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:

Very sweet, and good thick walls on this pepper.

I really like it in my Chow-Chow pickle mixes...adds a bright splash of color that really zings up the presentation in the jars.

Neutral Farmerdill On Oct 27, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

An 80 day green to orange 5 X 3 inch bell.

Regional...

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

Hobe Sound, Florida
Zimmerman, Minnesota
Houston, Texas
Howards Grove, Wisconsin



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