Home / Guides / Plant Files / Solanaceae

Hot Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper 'Fooled You'

Capsicumannuum

Upload Image Print Article
Capsicum annuum by Alexcast
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Info
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Info
Synonym
Height

Unknown - Tell us

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
Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity
White/Near White
Soil pH requirements
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Heat (Pungency)
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

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
Seed Type

Unknown - Tell us

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Early (55-68 days)
Regional

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

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas

Santa Clara, California

Westbrook, Connecticut

Las Vegas, Nevada

Cosby, Tennessee

Plano, Texas

show all
View all varieties of Peppers
View this plant in a garden
4 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
D
D
DonShirer
Westbrook, CT (Zone 6a) | January 2008 | neutral

Quite mild, as advertised. Not a big producer and many black spots detract from appearance, but probably worth growing a plant or two ju...Read More

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Periodical Cicada
(Magicicada septendecim)
BIRD FILES
Mute Swan
(Cygnus olor)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Periodical Cicada
(Magicicada septendecim)
BIRD FILES
Mute Swan
(Cygnus olor)