Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Capsicum

Species:

Capsicum baccatum

USDA Symbol:

CABA29

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to South American regions with fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Requires warm soil temperatures (21-29°C) for optimal germination. Seeds benefit from overnight soaking before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI