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A mild chili pepper plant (Capsicum annuum) grown for its large, dark green, heart-shaped fruit, which is mild when fresh but becomes hotter as it ripens to red. The plant produces sturdy bushes with thick-walled peppers that are excellent for cooking and have a rich, mellow flavor.
Plant characteristics
Type: Annual vegetable plant, a type of chili pepper.
Size: Bushy plants that can reach 2-2.5 feet tall.
Fruit: Large (4-6 inches long), heart-shaped, with thick walls.
Color: Dark green when immature, ripening to a dark red.
Heat: Mild, but can have unpredictable heat; red (ripe) peppers are hotter than green ones.
Growing tips
Sun: Prefers full sun.
Support: Sturdy stems may need support as fruit develops.
Harvest: Cut from the plant to avoid damage; frequent picking increases yield but reduces flavor.
A mild chili pepper plant (Capsicum annuum) grown for its large, dark green, heart-shaped fruit, which is mild when fresh but becomes hotter as it ripens to red. The plant produces sturdy bushes with thick-walled peppers that are excellent for cooking and have a rich, mellow flavor.
Plant characteristics
Type: Annual vegetable plant, a type of chili pepper.
Size: Bushy plants that can reach 2-2.5 feet tall.
Fruit: Large (4-6 inches long), heart-shaped, with thick walls.
Color: Dark green when immature, ripening to a dark red.
Heat: Mild, but can have unpredictable heat; red (ripe) peppers are hotter than green ones.
Growing tips
Sun: Prefers full sun.
Support: Sturdy stems may need support as fruit develops.
Harvest: Cut from the plant to avoid damage; frequent picking increases yield but reduces flavor.