Pepper Sandia

Description
Botanical Name: 
Capsicum frutescens

Native to New Mexico Sandia pods average 6.64 inches in length and 1.58 inches in width. Pods have a pointed shape, with a slightly roughened surface, and are slightly flattened. Plants are vigorous, prolific, and upright in growth habit, and average from 24" to 30" in height. It is one of the hotter long green chilies.  Very popular for home gardens.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Pepper Sandia
Plant Type: 
Pepper
Mature Size: 
Plant is 24" to 30"
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
24"
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
April to October
Comments
Comments: 

Scoville heat scale 500 - 2,500
Plant outside after last frost or April 15th. Space 1 ½ to 1’ apart. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than root ball. Mix in ¼ to 1/3 compost, backfill, press lightly and water deeply. After a few weeks, before blossoms appear, give the plant ¼ to ½ cup organic vegetable fertilizer. Water deeply and thoroughly and do not allow to dry completely. Too little water will cause “dog - tail” or curled misshapen peppers.
 
To harvest snip the stems with scissors or clippers