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Chinese pepper 'Dorset Naga'

Capsicum chinense

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Dorset Naga is part of the Capsicum genus and is a Chinese pepper variety. Its scientific name is Capsicum chinense 'Dorset Naga'. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Dorset Naga is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.72 cm (1.49 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Dorset Naga originates from.

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How to grow Chinese pepper 'Dorset Naga'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dorset Naga is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Dorset Naga are Zone 5 and Zone 12. Dorset Naga tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 7.0 and 8.5 meaning it does best in neutral soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Dorset Naga from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dorset Naga about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dorset Naga

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dorset Naga is a tender plant.

Harvesting Dorset Naga

Chinese pepper 'Dorset Naga' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Dorset Naga exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Dorset Naga plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Dorset Naga frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Dorset Naga come from? Mexico
Mature Height How tall does Dorset Naga grow? 45.72 cm / 1.49 feet Mature Spread How wide does Dorset Naga grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Dorset Naga grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 12 pH Range The level of acidity for Dorset Naga. 7.0 - 8.5
Sun How much sunlight does Dorset Naga need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Dorset Naga require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Dorset Naga need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Dorset Naga need in order to germinate? 18°C / 64°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Dorset Naga in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Dorset Naga? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Dorset Naga 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches
Edible? Is Dorset Naga edible? edible

How long does Dorset Naga take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chinese pepper 'Dorset Naga' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Dorset Naga to germinate? 14 days Average 14 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Dorset Naga? + 28 days Average 28 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Dorset Naga is ready for harvest / bloom? + 90 days Average 90 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Dorset Naga? = 132 days

When should I sow Dorset Naga?

Folia's when to plant Chinese pepper 'Dorset Naga' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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