Chilean Pepper, Chinese Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Goat Horn'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Goat Horn
Additional cultivar information: (aka Goat's Horn, Cacho de cabra, Cornaletto da Appendere)

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Other details
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Propagation Methods
Full Sun

Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Days to Maturity
White/Near White

Soil pH requirements
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Heat (Pungency)
Smooth

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)