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Week 40 – October 05, 2024

Plant Information

Candy Cane Red Pepper

  • Candy Cane Red Pepper - Bloom
  • Candy Cane Red Pepper - Container

Louisiana Super Plant

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)

Blooming Season: Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Culinary Use

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Multicolor green and white leaves and green and white striped peppers stand out in every garden. Peppers ripen to solid red and are delicious at any stage.

Grower Information:

  • Snack pepper has unique, eye-catching variegated foliage, plus fruit that ripens from green striped to solid red.
  • Sweet flavour, thin walls, crispy texture. Perfect for fresh eating at any stage of ripeness.
  • Best in containers or in-ground, with or without support.