Canario

Family: Solanaceae Hot Pepper

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Sweetly aromatic and sun-bright, Canario Manzano Pepper ripens to a warm, golden-canary glow with a crisp, gently thick wall that feels satisfyingly substantial.

Its flavor is pleasantly mild with a clean, peppery lift—ideal for showcasing whole or sliced in vibrant displays, and equally at home when roasted for deeper sweetness or folded into sauces for a glossy, colorful finish. Grow Canario for a steady harvest rhythm and a garden-to-plate presence that turns every picking into a golden moment.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 85 DaysHabit: Bush

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Canario Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Oct 13th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 3rd – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 3rd – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Oct 7th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Oct 3rd – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Oct 1st – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 26th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Sep 22nd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Sep 19th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Sep 13th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Sep 8th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 29th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Aug 20th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Aug 11th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jul 25th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 30th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	85
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	80
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Canario is built for eating like a showpiece: the walls stay satisfyingly thick, so it doesn’t collapse into mush when roasted or sauced. Use it where you want a mild, aromatic peppery lift—blister it, brighten it with citrus, and let its golden sweetness do the talking.

Best Uses

roasted whole or in thick slices for smoky-sweet caramel notes and juicy crunch
quick sauté or blistering in oil for a glossy, colorful pepper finish
folding into sauces where the pepper stays visibly substantial rather than melting away
stuffing and baking for a tender bite with an aromatic, pepper-forward profile

Flavor Profile

mild, sweet heat clean peppery lift sun-bright aroma crisp-to-tender, gently thick wall

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lime olive oil chicken cheddar smoked paprika

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common pest or disease for Capsicum pubescens (Canario) and how do I manage it?

A frequent issue is pepper fruit borer/fruitworm (often seen as holes in developing fruit and frass). Remove and destroy infested fruit early, then apply a targeted BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) spray when larvae are first suspected. Keep foliage dry by watering at the soil line and spacing plants for airflow, which also helps reduce gray mold and other moisture-driven problems.

How often should I water Canario during the main growing phase (after flowering starts)?

During flowering and fruit set, water deeply enough to keep the root zone consistently moist but not soggy—about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week depending on heat. If the top 1 inch (2–3 cm) of soil is dry, water; if it stays wet, cut back to prevent stress-related flower drop and root issues.

How can I tell when Capsicum pubescens (Canario) is ready to harvest at ~85 days?

Harvest when pods have fully developed their final size and color and the skin looks firm and glossy rather than thin or matte. For the best eating texture, pick pods when they are easily snapped off and have no lingering green patches—delayed picking can make the pods tougher.