Capsicum annuum 'Elephant trunk'

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Chilli
Elephant trunk
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Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum annuum
Synonyms

Chilli trompa
Elephant trunk
Elephant's trunk
Trompa

Plant Data
Mature height: 120-180cm (4-6ft)
Growing plant spacing: 60-90cm (24-36in)
Fruit colour: Green to red
Heat:
· · · 4 · · · · ·
Scoville heat units: 5,000 - 10,000
References: [1][2]

Elephant trunk is an east Indian mild-hot chilli pepper. The fruits are deep red in colour and shaped like an elephant's trunk. They grow up to 15cm (6in) long.[2]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chilli - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Main article: Pepper troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. Capsicum annuum 'Elephant's Trunk'. Dave's Garden. Retrieved: 2010-10-05.
  2. a b Elephants Trunk. Dartmoor Chilli Farm. Retrieved: 2010-10-05.