Chili pepper 'Como Di Toro'

Capsicum annuum longum group

How to grow Chili pepper 'Como Di Toro'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Como Di Toro is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Como Di Toro in loamy and sandy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Como Di Toro from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Chili pepper plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Como Di Toro

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

Harvesting Como Di Toro

Other Names for Chili pepper 'Como Di Toro'

Bull’s Horn Chile Pepper, Cowhorn, Cow Horn, Como Di Toro Rosso, Corno Di Toro Rosso