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Bell Pepper 'Chinese Giant'

Capsicumannuum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Other Details

Other details

Not Applicable

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

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed Type

Unknown - Tell us

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Auburn, Alabama

Wonder Lake, Illinois

Greeneville, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Farmerdill

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

An antique green to red bell pepper introduced by Burpee in 1900. The 4 x 4 inch fruits are average by todays standard but were giant size in 1900.

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