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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Spreading, upright
- Breeder
- Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hot Sunset F1 is a hot wax pepper from Seminis, a 2015 AAS regional winner (Southeast, Heartland, Great Lakes). The banana-shaped fruit is long, about 7.25 by 1.5 inches and 1.6 ounces, ending in a point and ripening red; heat is mild at roughly 650 Scoville fresh. Spreading, upright plants stand 32 inches with a 2-foot spread, need no staking, and set 15 to 20 fruits. Resistant to Xanthomonas races 1-3 (X3R) and TSWV. Feed well; direct sowing is not recommended. About 85 days from transplant; grows in containers.
Hot Sunset F1 traits
- Elongated banana-shaped fruit about 7.25 by 1.5 inches
- Mild heat around 650 Scoville fresh
- Spreading, upright 32-inch plant, no staking
- 15 to 20 fruits per plant
- Resistant to Xanthomonas races 1-3 (X3R) and TSWV
- AAS regional winner 2015, Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- About 85 days from transplant
Good for
- Pickling
- Frying
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Sunset F1 this page | 85 days | Spreading, upright | — |
| Emerald Fire F1 | 90 days | Spreading, upright | — |
| MexiBell F1 | 60 days | Spreading, Upright | — |
Hot Sunset F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Hot Sunset F1?
Hot Sunset F1 is a hot wax pepper from Seminis, a 2015 AAS regional winner (Southeast, Heartland, Great Lakes). The banana-shaped fruit is long, about 7.25 by 1.5 inches and 1.6 ounces, ending in a point and ripening red; heat is mild at roughly 650 Scoville fresh.
How many days to maturity is Hot Sunset F1?
Hot Sunset F1 is listed at 85 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 Hot Sunset F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Hot Sunset F1: 85 days, spreading, upright. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Emerald Fire F1 (90 days), MexiBell F1 (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hot Sunset F1 good for?
Hot Sunset F1 is grown for pickling, frying, 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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