| Common Name | Bomba Pepper |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Species | Baccatum |
| Variety | Bomba Yellow Red |
| Origin | South America (Peru) |
| Blooming | Small white flowers followed by colorful fruit in summer |
| Leaf Color | Deep green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining potting mix enriched with perlite and compost (pH 6.0-7.0)
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce watering in winter dormancy
Requires full sun (6+ hours) for fruiting; indoors near a south-facing window
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active blooming and fruiting season
Pinch early flowers to establish root system; remove diseased or yellow leaves
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