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Candy Cane Red Pepper

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:

Type : Sweet

Class : Snack

Habit : Medium

Fruit Color : Green/white stripe to red

Fruit Size : 3.5-4 in./9-10 cm long x 1.25-1.75 in./3-4 cm wide

Days to maturity from transplant (green) : 40-45

Days to maturity from transplant (ripe) : 60-65

  • 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.