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Capsicum annuum 'Park's Early Thickset' Plant of Merit

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Kemper Code:  A181

Common Name: sweet bell pepper
Zone: 9 to 11
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Solanaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: Flowers not showy  
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low


Plant Culture and Characteristics

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  Uses:       Wildlife:   Flowers:   Leaves:   Fruit:
Hedge Suitable as annual Attracts birds Has showy flowers Leaves colorful Has showy fruit
Shade tree Culinary herb Attracts Has fragrant flowers Leaves fragrant Fruit edible
Street tree Vegetable   hummingbirds Flowers not showy Good fall color   Other:
Flowering tree Water garden plant Attracts Good cut flower Evergreen Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1') Will naturalize   butterflies Good dried flower     Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in moist, organically rich, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Pinch young plants to promote bushiness. Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Set seedlings or purchased plants out in the garden after last frost date.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This pepper is an improved hybrid that matures in 45 days after transplanting making it earlier than many others. It forms four-lobed fruit near the crown with good foliage cover to prevent sunscald. Fruit turns a bright scarlet color when fully mature. Tobacco mosaic virus resistant.

Problems: Click for detailed list of pests and problems.

No serious insect or disease problems. Fungal and bacterial leaf spots, wilt and stem/root rots may occur. Taller plants may need staking or other support.

Uses:

Bedding, edging, containers, window boxes and houseplants.

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