I should add that overall, 'Gypsy' is more productive (by weight/volume, the peppers are smaller but more numerous) than 'Carmen', but those bulls-horn types are just my favorite sweet red pepper. Before I found the hybrid 'Carmen', I would make room for a couple 'Corno di Toro' -- worth the garden space even if I only got a couple peppers per plant.
In zone 9, many of your peppers may be perennial. I've heard of hot pepper plants living for several years, makes sense that might extend to sweet varieties.
for a good harvest for you!
