Sweet Pepper 'Melrose'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
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
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Early (55-68 days)
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Augusta, Georgia

Blairsville, Georgia

Aurora, Illinois

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Aurora, IL | February 2013 | neutral

Being from around Chicago, I really wanted to like this pepper. Unfortunately it was pretty underwhelming. Peppers had lots of seeds and ...Read More

J
Blairsville, GA | September 2012 | positive

I have a small melrose pepper garden for the first time this year. I am from the Chicago area and now live in the North Georgia Mtns. I...Read More

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

This is an heirloom brought from Italy years ago. The fruit are 4 inches long, and turn brilliant red very early. The flavor is rich, ful...Read More

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