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Hot Pepper 'African Devil'

Capsicumfrutescens

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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

frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance

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Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Late (more than 80 days)

Regional

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Farmerdill

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

A very small (3/4 X 1/4 inch) conical green to red pepper. Pods grow erect. Hot. (90 day)

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Hot Pepper 'African Devil'

Capsicumfrutescens

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