Abstract：‘Chaotianjiao No.8’ is a new fresh and dry dual-purpose type big fruit pod pepper F1 hybrid developed by crossing genic male sterile line ‘ZHB1’ as female parent and inbred line ‘ZHA4’ as male parent．It is of medium maturity．Its growth period is about 180 days．The plant type is compact with strong growth potential and continuous fruit setting ability．Its fruit grows singly and upward．It is of finger shape，6-8 cm in length，about 1.5 cm in width．Its flesh is about 1.2 mm in thickness．The single fruit weight is about 6.4 g．The ripe fruit is green in color，and old ripe fruit is bright red in color．Its capsaicin content is 952 mg · kg-1，VC content is 1 060 mg · kg-1．It tastes moderate spicy with good flavor and good commodity．In fields，its resistance to virus disease，anthrax and epidemic disease is stronger than those of the contrast ‘Zunla No.6’．In open field cultivation，it can yield fresh pepper about 21 t · hm-2，and dried pepper about 5.25 t · hm-2．It is suitable for spring planting in open fields of Guizhou region．
