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Chili pepper 'Etna'

Capsicum annuum longum group

Etna is part of the Capsicum genus and is a Chili pepper variety. Its scientific name is Capsicum annuum longum group 'Etna'. 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. Etna normally grows to a max height of 1.49 feet (45.72 cm metric). Expect blooming to occur in mid summer.

Mexico is believed to be where Etna originates from.

Typically, Etna Chili pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.

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How to grow Chili pepper 'Etna'

  • Full Sun

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Etna is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Etna are Zone 5 and Zone 12. Etna requires a loamy soil with a ph of 7.0 - 8.5 - it grows best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Etna from seed

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

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

Transplanting Etna

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

Harvesting Etna

Expect harvests to start to occur in early autumn.

Chili pepper 'Etna' information

How long does Etna take to grow?

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Latest Chili pepper 'Etna' Reviews

  • 16 Jun 2011
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    misskittin misskittin's Chilli "Etna" was Reviewed day 487

    A spectacular Italian chilli! Gorgeous plants, producing masses of upward facing, seriously hot fruit with a nice fruity/sweet tang in the background. Easy to grow and overwinter, no pruning needed

    5 stars

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