Hot Pepper 'Piccante Calabrese'

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
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
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:

Augusta, Georgia

Buffalo, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2009 | neutral

An early hot variety from Calabria. A cherry chilli pepper with round, red fruit about 5cm in diameter. A quite hot pepper that was prev...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | positive

(85 days) An heirloom Italian golf ball sized tomato shaped red pepper actually sweet & spicy. Grows well.

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