Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Growth habit
- Bushy
- Breeder
- Seeds by Design
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Pretty N Sweet F1 from Seeds by Design is a 2015 AAS national winner that blurs the line between snack pepper and ornamental. Bushy 18- to 20-inch plants with dark green foliage carry more than 100 small conical fruits, about 2 by 1 inch and an ounce, in a mix of orange, red and yellow, with a mild sweet flavor. They need no staking, tolerate TMV, and handle dry to normal watering. Sow about 5 weeks before setting out, and space 12 to 14 inches apart in rows or grow in patio containers or among annual flowers. About 60 days from transplant, 105 from seed.
Pretty N Sweet F1 traits
- Small conical fruit about 2 by 1 inch in orange, red and yellow
- Mild, sweet flavor
- Bushy 18- to 20-inch plant, no staking
- More than 100 fruits per plant
- Tolerant of TMV
- AAS national winner 2015, Seeds by Design
- About 60 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh snacking
- Pickling
- Edible ornamental in containers
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty N Sweet F1 this page | 60 days | Bushy | — |
| Mexican Sunrise F1 | 60–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Mexican Sunset F1 | 60–65 days | Bushy | — |
| San Joaquin F1 | 60 days | Bushy | — |
| Gypsy hybrid | 55–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Mad Hatter F1 | 65–90 days | Bushy | — |
| Aji Rico F1 | 50–75 days | Bushy | — |
Pretty N Sweet F1 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Pretty N Sweet F1?
Pretty N Sweet F1 from Seeds by Design is a 2015 AAS national winner that blurs the line between snack pepper and ornamental. Bushy 18- to 20-inch plants with dark green foliage carry more than 100 small conical fruits, about 2 by 1 inch and an ounce, in a mix of orange, red and yellow, with a mild sweet flavor.
How many days to maturity is Pretty N Sweet F1?
Pretty N Sweet F1 is listed at 60 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 Pretty N Sweet F1 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Pretty N Sweet F1: 60 days, bushy. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Mexican Sunrise F1 (60–65 days), Mexican Sunset F1 (60–65 days), San Joaquin F1 (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Pretty N Sweet F1 good for?
Pretty N Sweet F1 is grown for fresh snacking, pickling, edible ornamental in containers.
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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