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Ferry-Morse

Chinese Giant

Pepper

Capsicum annuum

HeirloomOrganicNon-GMONon-Neonic

About (From this Label)

Large, almost square fruits reach up to 6 inches across. They are blocky with medium-thick, sweet, mild flesh. Dark green fruits change to bright cherry red when ripe.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Perennial zone 10+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
United States
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Germination
10–12 days
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Days to Maturity
85–90 days
Fruit Size
Up to 6 in

How to Plant

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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/8 in
Seed Spacing
1 1/2 ft
Row Spacing
2 1/2 ft

Germination Watering

Keep seed moist

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

Start seed indoors 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seed moist in full sunlight. Transplant when 3 inches tall. Or, sow directly in garden in sunny location after frost danger is past. Plant 2 seeds every 18 inches.

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