Hot Pepper 'Mirasol'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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:

Bessemer, Alabama

Pell City, Alabama

Benton, Kentucky

Amsterdam, New York

New York City, New York

Brazoria, Texas

Lovettsville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Pell City, AL (Zone 8a) | October 2009 | positive

It makes a Very Good Hot Sauce (Not peper sauce)but red hot sauce..

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2008 | positive

The word "Mirasol" means 'looking at the sun'. These hot peppers are held upright with the tips pointed upward.

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2004 | neutral

A 95 day hot and flavorful Mexican chili.

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