Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Spreading, upright
- Breeder
- Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Emerald Fire F1 is a large-fruited jalapeno from Seminis, 2015 AAS national winner. The dark green, bullet-shaped pods are about 3.3 by 1.2 inches and an ounce, averaging around 2500 Scoville when fresh, so the heat is on the milder side for a jalapeno. Plants are spreading and upright, 30 to 40 inches tall with dark green foliage and a 2-foot spread, bearing 25 to 30 fruits; staking is optional but helpful. Resistant to Xanthomonas races 1-3 (X3R) and PVY P0. Direct sowing is not recommended. About 90 days from transplant; fine in containers.
Emerald Fire F1 traits
- Large bullet-shaped jalapeno about 3.3 by 1.2 inches
- About 2500 Scoville fresh, milder jalapeno heat
- Spreading, upright 30- to 40-inch plant
- 25 to 30 fruits per plant
- Resistant to Xanthomonas races 1-3 (X3R) and PVY P0
- AAS national winner 2015, Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- About 90 days from transplant
Good for
- Stuffed jalapenos
- Salsa
- Pickling
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Fire F1 this page | 90 days | Spreading, upright | — |
| Hot Sunset F1 | 85 days | Spreading, upright | — |
| MexiBell F1 | 60 days | Spreading, Upright | — |
Emerald Fire F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Emerald Fire F1?
Emerald Fire F1 is a large-fruited jalapeno from Seminis, 2015 AAS national winner. The dark green, bullet-shaped pods are about 3.3 by 1.2 inches and an ounce, averaging around 2500 Scoville when fresh, so the heat is on the milder side for a jalapeno.
How many days to maturity is Emerald Fire F1?
Emerald Fire F1 is listed at 90 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 Emerald Fire F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Emerald Fire F1: 90 days, spreading, upright. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Hot Sunset F1 (85 days), MexiBell F1 (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Emerald Fire F1 good for?
Emerald Fire F1 is grown for stuffed jalapenos, 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.
- 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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