Capsicum, Chile Pepper 'Hot Portugal'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
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
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
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
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

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

New Milford, New Jersey

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Yonkers, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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

I got my seeds from MichaelP! :-) This was a good performer in my garden. It was the earliest to begin producing -- one seedling had a...Read More

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Erwin, TN (Zone 7a) | March 2004 | positive

I like Growing Hot peppers,and this one is real hot--it is doing real well in the greenhouse,and has less problems than some of the other...Read More

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