Frying Pepper, Bell Pepper 'Aconcagua'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Heat (Pungency)
Smooth
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Rocklin, California

Miami, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Benton, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Efland, North Carolina

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Knoxville, Tennessee

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

San Marcos, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Sioux Falls, SD (Zone 4b) | December 2011 | positive

I successfully grew this large plant in 2011. It produced several large fruits and I will grow it again in 2012.

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

A great all purpose sweet pepper. They are huge and tasty.

Adds lots of flavor to dried chili mixes, and these big peppers...Read More

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Rocklin, CA | March 2004 | positive

Have grown this pepper in the hot Sacramento valley for several years and it is a favorite of my family. Long, green, mild Anahiem type ...Read More

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Lancaster, CA | January 2003 | positive

Elongated, pale green, fleshy fruits. Up to 10" long in my garden. Up to 3" wide. Sweet/mild. No heat at all. Useful as a "bell", roa...Read More

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