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Ornamental Pepper 'Black Olive'

Capsicumannuum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
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Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
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Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
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essexgirl
| March 2017 | positive

It's a beautiful plant and is covered in fruit but does anyone know when it is ready for harvest?

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2012 | neutral

Light purple fruits turn purple black then red. heat resistant.

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