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Sweet pepper 'Paco loco'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

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Belonging to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Paco loco'), Paco loco is a variety of Sweet pepper. 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. Paco loco is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.79 feet (that's 55.0 cm in metric).

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Paco loco Sweet pepper is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Sweet pepper 'Paco loco'

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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 Paco loco is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Paco loco are Zone 4 and Zone 11. A soil ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for Paco loco as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Paco loco from seed

Sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Paco loco

As Paco loco is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Paco loco

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