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Bolivian
Rainbow Chile Pepper
Capiscum frutescens
Traditional
24-36 in. Tender Annual
Grown for centuries in Bolivia, this searingly hot
pepper turns from brilliant purple to yellow to red when ripe. Everbearing
plants have purple foliage and flowers yielding tiny, pointed fruits.
Unique, bright landscape plant bears early and throughout the season. Sow
seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Transplant when
soils are warm, spacing seedlings 12-18 inches apart. Enrich soil with
mature compost. Needs warm conditions day and night to germinate and fruit
well. Harvesting tips. Chile is ripe when it becomes red.
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Planting Depth: 1/4"
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70-90°F
Days to Germ.: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 15-18"
Days to Maturity: 75
Full Sun
Moderate Water |
