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Hot Pepper 'Tears of Fire'

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

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Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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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

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Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Early (55-68 days)

Regional

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Farmerdill

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

Thick walled, teardrop shapedgreen to chocolate to red fruit. (65 day) Hot 30,000+ Scoville units.

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