Hot Pepper 'Devil's Tongue'

Capsicumchinense

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
chinense (chi-NEN-see)
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:

Lugoff, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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S
| September 2012 | positive

I grew them for the first time this year...plenty of peppers, and very hot!
Ontario Canada

D
Wallingford, CT | February 2008 | positive

worked for me up here in southern ,CT,,but need to start seedlings early

H
Sheldon, IA | April 2005 | neutral

I had high hopes for this variety, but it just didn't flourish here in northwest Iowa. Our season is too short I'm sure.

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

A 3 X 1 1/2 inch Habernero type.

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