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Bell Pepper 'Blackbird'

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

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Other Details

Other details

Not Applicable

Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Vegetables

Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Mid (69-80 days)

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Farmerdill

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

A 1971 hybrid. 73 days. A unique purple x brown cross which ripens green/brown/black/dark red. 3 1/2 in. x 3 3/4 in./9 cm x 9.5 cm fruit.

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