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Capsicum pubescens

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: pubescens (pew-BES-senz) (Info)

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

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

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

Fruit Shape:
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size:
Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Color:
Green changing to red

Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type:
Unknown - Tell us

Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Stuffing
Roasting
Drying
Pickling

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

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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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Love2Troll On Feb 26, 2005, Love2Troll from (Zone 5b) wrote:

A rather compact C. pubescens the first year that produced only a few pods. An excellent 2nd year producer with good heat and underlying sweet flavor.

Regional...

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

Platte City, Missouri



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