Hot Pepper 'Zimbabwe Bird'
Capsicum frutescens
| Family: | Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info) |
| Species: | frutescens (froo-TESS-enz) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Zimbabwe Bird |
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Heat (Pungency):
Hot (5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Units)
Extremely Hot (above 30,000 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape:
Round
Pear-shaped
Fruit Size:
Small (under 2" in length)
Fruit Color:
Green changing to red
Disease Resistance:
Seed Type:
Open-pollinated
Usage:
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Drying
Pickling
Other details:
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)
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Nov 22, 2004, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: A very hot; 1 X 0.5 inches Pequin/Piquin Type which matures from green to orange to red; upright pods. |
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