Pepper Sante Fe Grande

Description
Botanical Name: 
Capsicum frutescens

These peppers can vary from hot to very hot in desert climates. Large yield is produced on compact upright plants that average 24” in height. Peppers yellow then turn orange red. They have a slightly sweet taste and are delicious fresh, and also perfect for pickling

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Pepper Sante Fe Grande
Plant Type: 
Pepper
Mature Size: 
24"
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 500-750 but can be higher depending on conditions.
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