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This Italian heirloom translates to “horn of the bull” because of its tapered shape. These sweet peppers are delicious raw, fried, stuffed or grilled. Ripening to a bright red, the fruits grow to 8" long! RHS Award of Garden Merit winner.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 0 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Large (more than 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Roasting, Stuffing |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
