Hot Pepper 'Santa Fe Grande'

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
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

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

Oceanside, California

San Jose, California

Miami, Florida

MILILANI, Hawaii

Wahiawa, Hawaii

Havertown, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Liberty Hill, Texas

San Marcos, Texas(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
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B
Norcross, GA (Zone 7a) | September 2017 | neutral

More poco than grande. Container grown from seed, only grew to about a foot tall. For a small plant, decent crop of 3" waxy yellow chiles...Read More

C
San Marcos, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2010 | positive

This variety makes a great hot pickle. I prefer it to jalapeno in crispness, flavor, and appearance.

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

Introduced in 1965 by Peto Seeds. Good for pickling, canning and salsa.

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

A yellow to orange to red 3 x 1 1/2 inch banana shaped pepper.100 days. 5,000 to 8,000 Scoville units

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