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Chile Pepper, Hot Pepper 'Japones'

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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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Seed Collecting
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Herbaceous
Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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