Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info) Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info) Cultivar: USDA #338985
» View all varieties of Peppers Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Heat (Pungency): Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape: Tapered
Fruit Size: Small (under 2" in length) Medium (4" to 6" in length)
Fruit Color: Green changing to red
Disease Resistance: Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type: Open-pollinated
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 Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Days to Maturity: Late (more than 80 days)
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