Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Mountain/Southwest)
Class: Pepper
Variety Name: Giant Ristra F1
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annuum
Year: 2014
Common Name: Chile Pepper
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Seeds by Design
Close Market Comparison: Sahuaro F1, Cheyenne
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 22 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Red
Fruit Shape: Elongated horn
Fruit Size: 6-7 inches
Fruit Weight: 4 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Hot, spicy with a Scoville rating of between 30,000 and 50,000
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 12-15
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Herb: Yes
Garden Spacing: 12-14 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 110
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 80
Plant Spread: 15-18 inches
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: TMV
HOW TO GROW
Sow indoors and transplant after last frost date. Sturdy 26 inch plants typically do not require staking, but staking is optional if the fruit load is too heavy. Giant Ristra makes a very attractive large container plant also.
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