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Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Early (55-68 days)
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Benton, Kentucky

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | April 2005 | positive

Compact enough for containers, these even grew acceptably in the middle of a deep window box container on my railing. They would probabl...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | positive

Great for those who love the taste , but not the heat. Grows well and sets a respectable number of fruits.

Great in dried ...Read More

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

A very mild hybrid jalepeno. Fruits are a bout three inches and are bourne on compact plants, (62 day)

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