Hot Pepper 'Cascabella'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
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
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Bret Harte, California

Riverdale Park, California

Westbrook, Connecticut

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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D
Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | August 2014 | positive

One of these ripe little babies was enough to spice up an entire stir-fry. (In fact, it was too hot for DW, who spent several minutes pic...Read More

M
Modesto, CA | April 2011 | positive

We grew this pepper last year for the first time and absolutely LOVED it! Tons of small, pale yellow peppers were VERY hot. We used the...Read More

B
Dacula, GA (Zone 7b) | November 2004 | neutral

This pepper is for the really hot pepper lovers. Small fiery yellow changing to red. Small plant, easy to grow but too hot for me.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A yellow to red thin walled 1 1/4 inch tapered pepper.

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