Chile Pepper

Capsicumpraetermissum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
praetermissum (pree-TER-miss-um)
Synonym
Capsicum baccatum var. praetermissum
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

El Paso, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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| May 2007 | positive

Capsicum praetermissum is a semi-domesticated species natural from Brazil, very appreciated by Brazilians.
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