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Capsicumchinense

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Family

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

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

chinense (chi-NEN-see)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Other Details

Other details

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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

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Late (more than 80 days)

Regional

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

Platte City, Missouri

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Suze_

(Zone 7b) | October 2007 | positive

Three foot plants, producing a high yield of 1.5" long wrinkled pods, sometimes a little larger. Extremely hot, with a smoky, fruity ar...Read More

Love2Troll

(Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

Very hot.

Farmerdill

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

A 1/2 inch cherry pepper.

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