Chile
Scientific Name: Capsicum Annum
Cultivars (Variety): Sandia
Planting Dates:
Area 1: April 1-30
Area 2: April 15-May 15
Area 3: May 15-June 15
Harvest Guidelines:
Peppers (green chile)—Fruit should be full size, firm, and crisp when squeezed. Harvest when fruit are green or green with a slight amount of red color.
Peppers (red chile)—Fruit should be allowed to turn completely red and left on plant until partially to fully dried.
Common Diseases/Disorders in NM: Phytophthora Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Bacterial Leaf Spot, Cercospora Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Phytophthora Pod Rot, Black Mold, Anthracnose (Ripe Rot), Bacterial Soft Rot, Beet Curly Top Virus, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Pepper Mottle Virus, Alfalfa Mosaic Virus, Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Mixed Virus Infections, Pepper Geminiviruses, Pepper Geminiviruses, Blossom-End Rot, Sunburn, Salt Injury, Wind Injury, Hail Injury, Herbicide Injury, Nutrient Deficiencies and Toxicities.
Special Considerations: Pods 6 inches long, round shouldered, straight; green to red color; pungent; medium thick flesh.