Ornamental Pepper 'Pumpkin'

Capsicumbaccatum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
baccatum (BAK-ah-tum)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
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
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

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

Litchfield, New Hampshire

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J
Litchfield, NH (Zone 5b) | October 2011 | neutral

This plant got quite large in my garden (36"tx30"w). It was a bit floppy, but that my have been because they were somewhat shaded. I wa...Read More

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

A pepper, that when dried, takes the shape of a mini pumpkin. It is hard when it dries and can be used in crafts that need a dried pumpki...Read More

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