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Cayenne Pepper 'Mombasa'

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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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Other Details
Other details
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Blooms repeatedly
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
Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional
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