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Capsicum annuum 'Pinocchio's Nose'

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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: Pinocchio's Nose

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Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Heat (Pungency):
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Shape:
Tapered

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

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Open-pollinated

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Roasting
Drying

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:
Mid (69-80 days)

Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	twiggybuds	On Sep 14, 2008, twiggybuds from Moss Point, MS (Zone 8b) wrote: Very productive, beautiful and killer hot. My plants are about 3 feet tall and do need staking. No insect problems. I can't give them away, even to Mexicans. They're either afraid of them or once tried, they're pronounced as being too hot. My son says they're sweet as well.
Neutral	daredevil	On Feb 17, 2008, daredevil from Niagara Falls, NY (Zone 6a) wrote: Closer to 3' tall in Western NY, it required staking in my windy conditions, as well as extra water during our drought to control blossom end rot. Sparse leaf production does not make it an ornamental, but the peppers were thick, up to 14" long and dried well. Somewhat sweet, mildly hot flavor when eaten fresh or dried. The name made every garden visitor smile.
Neutral	Farmerdill	On Nov 8, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: Long (10 inch) green to red Cayenne type fruits.

Regional...

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

Big Point, Mississippi

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