Capsicum, Chile Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Hot Portugal'

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)