Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65–70 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Breeder
- Clover Seed Co., Ltd., marketed by Pure Line Seed
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Chili Pie F1 is a mildly spicy mini bell from Clover Seed Co., marketed by Pure Line Seed, and a 2017 AAS national winner. The bell-shaped fruit is small, about 2 by 2.5 inches and 2 ounces, harvested green or red, with a slight pungency that sits between sweet bell and hot pepper. Upright plants range 18 to 32 inches with a 2- to 3-foot spread and carry 25 to 30 fruits; they need staking. Start seed 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting, keep seedlings above 65 F, and set out when nights stay over 50 F, spaced 2 to 3 feet apart. Do not direct sow. About 65 to 70 days from transplant; grows in containers.
Chili Pie F1 traits
- Small bell fruit about 2 by 2.5 inches, 2 ounces
- Slightly pungent, green or red
- Upright 18- to 32-inch plant, staking required
- 25 to 30 fruits per plant
- AAS national winner 2017, Clover Seed Co. / Pure Line Seed
- About 65 days from transplant
Good for
- Stuffing
- Fresh salads
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chili Pie F1 this page | 65–70 days | Upright | — |
| Just Sweet F1 | 65–75 days | Upright | — |
| Orange Blaze F1 | 65–70 days | Upright | — |
| Sweetie Pie F1 | 60–70 days | Upright | — |
| Cornito Giallo F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Dragonfly F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Flaming Flare F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
Chili Pie F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Chili Pie F1?
Chili Pie F1 is a mildly spicy mini bell from Clover Seed Co., marketed by Pure Line Seed, and a 2017 AAS national winner. The bell-shaped fruit is small, about 2 by 2.5 inches and 2 ounces, harvested green or red, with a slight pungency that sits between sweet bell and hot pepper.
How many days to maturity is Chili Pie F1?
Chili Pie F1 is listed at 65–70 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 Chili Pie F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Chili Pie F1: 65–70 days, upright. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Just Sweet F1 (65–75 days), Orange Blaze F1 (65–70 days), Sweetie Pie F1 (60–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Chili Pie F1 good for?
Chili Pie F1 is grown for stuffing, fresh salads, 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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