Hot Pepper 'Puya'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

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

Ceres, California

Menifee, California

Wakefield, Nebraska

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Wakefield, NE | September 2013 | positive

Seeds easy to start . Good growth. Prolific pepper production. My plants are about 3 1/2 feet tall & still getting taller. Think they wi...Read More

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

A 5 x 1 inch pepper.

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