Ornamental Pepper 'Ecuador Hot'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
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
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

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

Orem, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Orem, UT | September 2008 | positive

Although this variety is listed as ornamental - I have grown it for the last couple of years and have enjoyed it's flavor as well as it's...Read More

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

A 1 X 1/2 inch candle falmed shaped pepper which matures from purple to yellow to orange to red. Purple plant with some varigation.

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