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'Hot Italian Roaster' Peppers
 
Sub-Category: Hot
 
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Description: Hybrid hot Italian type. Plants bear 8- to 9-inch, tapered, thin-walled, dark-green fruit maturing to red. Mostly used green.
Days To Maturity: 68-70
Seed Sources:
 
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Overall: (2.5 Stars)Overall
Taste: (3.5 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.0 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (2.5 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 02/07/2006 by plainsman - An experienced gardener

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Washington, Nebraska, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Terrible yield for me, mine was beset with disease.
 

Reviewed on 12/12/2005 by jvaldes - An intermediate gardener

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Cook, Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

I grew this variety in the 2005 season. In terms of yield, I had 1 plant I could not eat from or give away fast enough. The plant was massive, about 4 feet high and just as wide. Very easy to grow. In terms of taste, I thought it was just okay, it was a nice addition to a sauce for a little kick. I won't grow again.
 




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