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Capsicum annuum 'Ancho Gigantia'

 
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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: Ancho Gigantia

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2 vendors have this plant for sale.

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):
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Shape:
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size:
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Unknown - Tell us

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 2, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Sold as 'Ancho Gigantea'. This pepper is called 'Poblano' when fresh and green, and 'Ancho' when red and dried. Rated as sweet and a 2 on the SSE heat scale, with 5 being the hottest.

Neutral Farmerdill On Nov 2, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

A 90 day 3 X 4 inch dark green to red heart shaped Mexican cultivar.

Regional...

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

Boise City, Oklahoma



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