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Chiltepin

Capsicum annuum var. aviculare

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'Chiltepin' is a plant in the Capsicum genus with a scientific name of Capsicum annuum var. aviculare. The botanical name epithet for Chiltepin (annuum) means 'annual'.

Measured at approximately 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Units.

Chiltepin is categorised as a species of vegetable. Normally growing to a mature height of 1.00 metres (3.25 feet), Chiltepin grows with a shrubby habit.

United States is believed to be where Chiltepin originates from.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Chiltepin have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Chiltepin

Growing Chiltepin from seed

Transplanting Chiltepin

Companion plants for Chiltepin

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Chiltepin so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Chiltepin

These plants will not grow well with Chiltepin so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Chiltepin problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Chiltepin plants:

Other names for Chiltepin

Chile Pequin, Bird Pepper, chiltepe, chile tepin

Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

Misspellings: Piquin, piqin, tepin, chilpequin, piquin chilli, pequin chilli, tepin chilli

Chiltepin care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Chiltepin exhibits. Help build our wiki! Difficulty How easy is Chiltepin to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Chiltepin exhibits. Help build our wiki! Growth Habit What shape or habit does Chiltepin grow into? Shrub
Hardiness How frost hardy is Chiltepin? Help build our wiki! Country of Origin Where did Chiltepin come from? United States
Mature Height How tall does Chiltepin grow? 1.00 metres / 3.25 feet Mature Spread How wide does Chiltepin grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Chiltepin grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Chiltepin. -
Water Requirements How much water does Chiltepin require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Chiltepin need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Chiltepin in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Chiltepin need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Chiltepin be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chiltepin? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chiltepin? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chiltepin? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Chiltepin need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Chiltepin in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Chiltepin seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Chiltepin seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Chiltepin bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Chiltepin ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Chiltepin? Help build our wiki!

How long does Chiltepin take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chiltepin 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!

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Footnotes

Popular varieties of Chiltepin

Glabriusculum

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