Capsicum annuum , - above 30,000 Scoville Units !amily: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum) (Info)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um) (Info)
Cultivar: Chiltepec
CHILTEPEC - hot; 1.5 to 1.75 inches long by 0.125 to 0.375 inches wide; thin flesh; matures from green to red; upright pods become pendant; hairy leaves; 30 to 36 inches tall; Mid Season (70-80 days); from Mexico; C.annuum.
Maturity: Approx. 80-90 days
Planting season: Late spring/Early summer
Cultivation: Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Transplant in late spring/summer (soil temperatures at least above 60°F) in a very warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits. For mild peppers, harvest young when about 4" long. Larger peppers may become tough skinned and spicy.
Chile Pepper 'Chiltepec'
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Heat (Pungency):
Extremely Hot (above 30,000 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape:
Round
Fruit Size:
Small (under 2" in length)
Fruit Color:
Green changing to red
Disease Resistance:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Type:
Open-pollinated
Heirloom
Usage:
Drying
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Days to Maturity:
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics:
Unknown - Tell us
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow:
Suitable for growing in containers
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