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Chiles/Peppers
We offer 500 varieties of Chile and Sweet Pepper plants! Available in spring, shipping April through mid June. Our Live Plants are grown in 2½" square by 3½" deep plastic
pots, and are $3 each. The plants average 6-8" tall, and have strong sturdy stems. This is a nice transplant size that has a great root system to produce fast. Ordering Info
Chile/Pepper Species
Botanically speaking, the Genus of Chiles/Peppers is CAPSICUM. There are 5 domesticated species of Capsicum:
C.annuum = Capsicum annuum. A very large grouping, including bells, jalapenos, ancho/poblanos.
C.baccatuum = Capsicum baccatuum. These generally are the Andean varieties
C.chinense = Capsicum chinense. The fiery hot habaneros, and usually more tropical in nature
C.frutescens = Capsicum frutescens. The well known Tabasco.
C.pubescens = Capsicum pubescens. Canario, Manzano, Locoto, Rocoto. Many names for a unique pepper.
All Capsicums are edible.
Chile/Pepper Seasons
Very Early = less than 60 days
Early = 60-70 days
Mid = 70-80 days
Late = 80-90 days
Very Late = 90+ days
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