Hot Pepper 'Brazilian Starfish'

Capsicumbaccatum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
baccatum (BAK-ah-tum)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 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:

Nevada, Missouri

Liberty Hill, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

An incredibly heavy producer. The pod walls are noticeably sweet & overall I found the pods to be of moderate heat.

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

A 3/4 X 1 3/4 inch scallop squash shaped green to orange to red pepper.

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