Hot Pepper 'Albertos Locoto'

Capsicumpubescens

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
pubescens (pew-BES-senz)
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:

Anaheim, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| January 2010 | positive

after well established did well in semi shade position , sluggs dont eat the leaves but eat the skin off the lower branches, hoverflys lo...Read More

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Anaheim, CA | November 2008 | positive

This plant appeared in our garden by accident. We were not sure what it was and decided to wait and see what it would do. Lo and behold, ...Read More

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

A Bolivian pepper. This thing may not bear until the second year so a green house is necessary for those of us in temperate zones.

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