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| Botanical Name |
Capsicum annuum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
15 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest |
70-80 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) |
0 SHU |
| Pepper Color |
Purple changing to red |
| Pepper Shape |
Bell |
| Pepper Size |
Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage |
Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Pickling, Roasting, Stuffing |
The Zulu pepper comes to us from Poland. The plant produces almost jet-black (dark purple) bell pepper type fruits that ripen eventually to dark red. The fruity flavor is still present with either color. However, there is a fruitier flavor when red. The unique thing is that the Zulu pepper has just a touch of spiciness to it. It's great for roasting, stuffing, frying, salads, and fresh salsa. The Zulu pepper plants are very productive and grow just over 2' tall. Non-Isolated.