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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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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Propagation Methods
Full Sun
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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
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Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

A 16 X 5 cm Anaheim/ New Mexico type from Ortega Chile Co. It is a select strain of Anaheim TMR 23. Introduced in 1996.

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