Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant'
Pepper
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Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Description
Burpee introduced this first of the truly giant bells in 1900. It was twice as big as the largest bell pepper of its day. Plants are a compact 24" tall. Fruits are usually 4" by 4", but as Mr. Burpee pointed out that if you thin the fruits, they can grow 5" across and 6" long. This heirloom was truly remarkable then, and who's popularity continues now. This one can take awhile until it is ready for harvest...upwards of 80 days.
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Blooming
Blooms star to bell-shaped solitary or clustered flowers in yellow, white, greenish white, pruple, or purple tinged.
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Growth
For best growth, Peppers need a long, warm growing season. If temperatures drop below 60°F (15°C), especially when there are fruits present on the stem, your harvest can be damaged.
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Planting
Sow pepper seeds indoors in containers 8 to 10 weeks before the projected last frost in cold climates. When the soil has warmed and the night temperatures are no longer dipping below 55°F/13°C, the seedling should be set outdoors about 2 ft. apart.
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Pest
Susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, cutworms and pepper weevils. Simply spray the offending insects with a strong blast from a garden hose. Be careful not to harm the plant in the process however. Both the larvae and adult pepper weevils attack the fruit. It's best to destroy the infested plants. Keep the soil weed-free.
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Interesting facts
This genus of plants is known for a specific compound and its many derivatives. That compound is capsaicin. Capsaicin is usually concentrated in the fruits and around the seeds of plants in this genus. It is an irritant to many animals, including humans, and causes a "burning" sensation when it comes in contact with any tissue. It is generally thought that capsaicin is concentrated around the seeds to prevent them from being eaten by animals. People have come to enjoy the spiciness of the compound as is proven by these plants' wide distribution and cultivation. Contact with this compound can cause inflammation, which some scientists would agree is not entirely a bad thing. The compound promotes an increase in blood flow to the gastrointestinal tract, which results in quicker and more efficient digestion. Not too mention, the compound increases the production of gastric juices.
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chinese Giant') - Soil and irrigation
Peppers thrive in soils that are constantly and thoroughly moist, but not soaked.
