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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Capsicum annuum 'Calabrian Chili's (Diavolicchio di Diamante, aka Diamond Devil)' you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Capsicum annuum 'Calabrian Chili's (Diavolicchio di Diamante, aka Diamond Devil)'
Pepper, Calabrian Chili's, Diamond Devil
TheDiavolicchio di Diamante is aCalabrian chili pepperthat takes its name from the town of Diamante in Calabria it forms long fruits that turn from green to red, Scoville Units are 20,000 and 40,000, certainly less spicy than its cousin Diavolicchio Calabrese. It can be used to be eaten fresh, to sauté together with onion or garlic for your super spicy summer pastas, to make oil and spicy powder.
- Classic Calabrian type with bright sharp heat
- Hot pepper often used dried or packed in oil
- Small red fruits are perfect for curing
- Excellent for pizza, sausage, and spicy sauces
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Calabrian Chili's (Diavolicchio di Diamante, aka Diamond Devil)'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.