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Sweet Pepper 'Balloon'

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

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Other Details

Other details

Not Applicable

Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Seed Collecting

N/A

Days to Maturity

White/Near White

Soil pH requirements

Blooms repeatedly

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed Type

Unknown - Tell us

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Liberty Hill, Texas

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Plants are 3-4' tall and sturdy. Rates a 4 on the SSE heat scale, with 5 being the hottest.

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

Very unusual peppers with 3 or 4 flat wings and a pointed, wrinkled center. Thin and crisp, green turning red when ripe. The seeds and ve...Read More

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