Chilean Pepper, Chinese Pepper 'Goat Horn'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Other Details
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
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

A 3 x 3/4 inch Chinese pepper.

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Ashton, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

A thin red Chilean pepper with a dimpled top, cultivated for the production of paste or red pepper sauce. Medium heat. In a container, ...Read More

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