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Capsicum annuum 'Red Peter'

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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: Red Peter
Additional cultivar information: (aka Peter Pepper)

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

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

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

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

Fruit Shape:
Twisted
Oblong

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

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated
Heirloom

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Drying
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

Days to Maturity:
Late (more than 80 days)

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2 positives
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No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Geo1ThiChi	On Nov 28, 2004, Geo1ThiChi from Simpsonville, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: Color: Green maturing to red. Shape: Thick, wrinkled curving pod tapering to a rounded head with a cleft in the end. Description: Aromatic and medium hot pepper. Scoville Heat Units: 35,000-55,000 Other Names: Penis pepper. This pepper gets its name from its appearance. It's is usually grown as an ornamental pepper thanks to what it looks like, but lately some sauces made of it have appeared on the market.
Positive	Farmerdill	On Nov 5, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: An old cultivar that is quite vigorus and prolific here. Better as a novelty than useful as a hot pepper. It is not particularly hot nor does it have the taste value of cayenne. Of course I am partial to cayenne. Pods are 4 to 6" long, blunt ended, and mature to a deep red . (90 day)