Scientific Name : Capsicum baccatum
Common Name : Specialty/Hot Pepper
Blooming Season : Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded, Upright
Spacing : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Height : 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Width : 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Exposure : Sun
Grower Information :
Seed supplied as: Raw.
Type: Hot Pepper
Days to maturity from transplant: 85-90 to full ripe, 65-70 to green
Fruit characteristics: Unique disc, green to red; L: 2-3.5 in./5-9 cm; W: 2-2.5 in./5-6 cm
Plant habit: Extra large, vigorous
Heat level: Mild (1 pepper)
Comments:
Flat-disc peppers are crunchy and crisp, with delicate floral scent and rich flavour that intensifies/sweetens as it matures. In hot, dry climates, a small number of fruit will have a touch of heat close to the seed cavity, but fruit wings are always sweet. Best in-ground with support.
Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 4 to 7 weeks (no fruit), 7 to 9 weeks (green fruit)
Best for: Fresh Market Field, Home Garden In-ground
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