Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Breeder
- Bejo Seeds Inc
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Dragonfly F1 is a purple bell pepper from Bejo Seeds and a 2022 AAS national winner. The 4-lobed, 3.5-inch bells are so dark a purple they read nearly black, and cutting one open reveals a bright lime-green interior; if left on the plant they eventually turn red rather than fading. Walls are thick and juicy and the flavor sweet. Upright plants reach 24 to 36 inches with a 2- to 3-foot spread, need no staking, and set about 40 fruits. Resistant to Tobamovirus 0-2. About 75 days from transplant; suitable for containers.
Dragonfly F1 traits
- Deep purple, 4-lobed bell fruit about 3.5 inches
- Bright lime-green interior; matures to red
- Thick, juicy, sweet walls
- Upright 24- to 36-inch plant, no staking
- About 40 fruits per plant
- Resistant to Tobamovirus 0-2
- AAS national winner 2022, Bejo Seeds
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly F1 this page | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Cornito Giallo F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Flaming Flare F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Red Impact F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Wildcat F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Escamillo F1 | 77 days | Upright | — |
| Chili Pie F1 | 65–70 days | Upright | — |
Dragonfly F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Dragonfly F1?
Dragonfly F1 is a purple bell pepper from Bejo Seeds and a 2022 AAS national winner. The 4-lobed, 3.5-inch bells are so dark a purple they read nearly black, and cutting one open reveals a bright lime-green interior; if left on the plant they eventually turn red rather than fading.
How many days to maturity is Dragonfly F1?
Dragonfly F1 is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Dragonfly F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Dragonfly F1: 75 days, upright. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Cornito Giallo F1 (75 days), Flaming Flare F1 (75 days), Red Impact F1 (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dragonfly F1 good for?
Dragonfly F1 is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, container growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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