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- Days to maturity
- 77 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Breeder
- Johnny's Selected Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Escamillo F1 is a golden Corno di Toro-type frying pepper from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a 2016 AAS national winner. The tapered cone fruit is large, about 8 by 2.5 inches and 6 ounces, ripening to yellow, and eats well raw, cooked or fire-roasted. Upright plants of about 2.5 feet with a 24-inch spread set 25 to 30 fruits and need no staking. Sow 8 weeks before transplanting; bottom heat of 80-90 F is essential for good germination, and direct sowing is not recommended. About 77 days from transplant.
Escamillo F1 traits
- Large cone fruit about 8 by 2.5 inches, 6 ounces
- Sweet yellow Italian frying type
- Upright 2.5-foot plant, no staking
- 25 to 30 fruits per plant
- AAS national winner 2016, Johnny's Selected Seeds
- About 77 days from transplant
Good for
- Frying and grilling
- Fire roasting
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escamillo F1 this page | 77 days | Upright | — |
| Cornito Giallo F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Dragonfly F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Flaming Flare F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Red Impact F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Wildcat F1 | 75 days | Upright | — |
| Chili Pie F1 | 65–70 days | Upright | — |
Escamillo F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Escamillo F1?
Escamillo F1 is a golden Corno di Toro-type frying pepper from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a 2016 AAS national winner. The tapered cone fruit is large, about 8 by 2.5 inches and 6 ounces, ripening to yellow, and eats well raw, cooked or fire-roasted.
How many days to maturity is Escamillo F1?
Escamillo F1 is listed at 77 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 Escamillo F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Escamillo F1: 77 days, upright. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Cornito Giallo F1 (75 days), Dragonfly F1 (75 days), Flaming Flare F1 (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Escamillo F1 good for?
Escamillo F1 is grown for frying and grilling, fire roasting, fresh slicing.
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
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- 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
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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