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Pot-a-peno F1 Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Pot-a-peno F1 from PanAmerican Seed is a jalapeno scaled down for pots, a 2021 AAS regional winner (Great Lakes, West/Northwest).

Key facts

Days to maturity
45–65 days
Breeder
PanAmerican Seed Company
Listed for
United States

Bushy, compact, mounded

Overview

Pot-a-peno F1 from PanAmerican Seed is a jalapeno scaled down for pots, a 2021 AAS regional winner (Great Lakes, West/Northwest). The mounded, compact plants stand only 12 to 15 inches with dark green foliage, yet bear 35 to 50 pointed, conical jalapenos of 3 to 4 inches. Green fruit has the familiar spicy bite; left to ripen red it turns sweeter. Trial growers praised the early maturity, good field holding and the way fruit snaps off cleanly without tearing stems. No staking needed. Grow in a 10- to 12-inch container or 12 to 18 inches apart in the bed; do not direct sow. Green fruit about 45 to 50 days from transplant, red at 60 to 65.

Pot-a-peno F1 traits

  • Bushy, compact, mounded plant 12 to 15 inches tall
  • Jalapeno-shaped fruit 3 to 4 inches, green ripening to red
  • 35 to 50 fruits per plant
  • Fruit detaches cleanly at harvest
  • Bred for 10- to 12-inch containers; no staking
  • AAS regional winner 2021, PanAmerican Seed
  • Green fruit about 45 days from transplant, red at 60

Good for

  • Container and patio growing
  • Salsa
  • Pickling

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Pot-a-peno F1 this page45–65 days——
Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved45 days——
Ace50–70 days——
Aji Rico F150–75 daysBushy—
Italian Frying50 days——
New Ace50–65 days——
Prairie Fire50–75 days——

Pot-a-peno F1 FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Pot-a-peno F1?

Pot-a-peno F1 from PanAmerican Seed is a jalapeno scaled down for pots, a 2021 AAS regional winner (Great Lakes, West/Northwest). The mounded, compact plants stand only 12 to 15 inches with dark green foliage, yet bear 35 to 50 pointed, conical jalapenos of 3 to 4 inches.

How many days to maturity is Pot-a-peno F1?

Pot-a-peno F1 is listed at 45–65 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 Pot-a-peno F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Pot-a-peno F1: 45–65 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved (45 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aji Rico F1 (50–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Pot-a-peno F1 good for?

Pot-a-peno F1 is grown for container and patio growing, salsa, pickling.

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.

Source

Source: All-America Selections

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