Peppers: Capsicum annuum 'Tequila'
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum 'Tequila'
Common name: Pepper, Sweet 'Tequila' Hybrid
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Soil: | damp, acidic, loam |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 3a thru 11a |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Peppers: Capsicum annuum 'Tequila'"
Pick a peck of purple peppers? With 'Tequila' you can pick not just beautiful shiny purple peppers but a whole rainbow of colors as the blocky 4 to 5 inch bells mature from green to lavender to grape to pale orange to dark red. The thick flesh is crisp and sweet bringing fine flavor as well as color to your favorite dishes. Medium size plants are vigorous with good foliage cover and resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. Start seeds indoors. Days to maturity: 65.