Hot Pepper
Capsicumpubescens 'PI 585277'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: pubescens (pew-BES-senz)
Cultivar: PI 585277

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Other details

Propagation Methods
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
By air layering

Fruit Color

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)