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- Days to maturity
- 55–65 days
- Growth habit
- Bushy
- Breeder
- Petoseed Co./Seminis Vegetable Seeds
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Gypsy hybrid is an early sweet pepper from Petoseed, a 1981 AAS national winner. The elongated, thick-fleshed fruit is 5 to 6 inches, starting a light greenish yellow and turning red, with a crunchy, tender texture and excellent flavor. Bushy plants stay small, 12 to 20 inches tall and 14 to 18 inches wide, set 12 to 18 fruits, need no staking and grow well in containers. Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus (Tobamo P). Direct sowing is not recommended. About 55 to 65 days from transplant.
Gypsy hybrid traits
- Elongated, thick-fleshed fruit 5 to 6 inches
- Light greenish yellow ripening to red
- Crunchy, tender, sweet
- Bushy 12- to 20-inch plant, no staking
- 12 to 18 fruits per plant
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
- AAS national winner 1981, Petoseed
- About 55 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Grilling
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsy hybrid this page | 55–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Aji Rico F1 | 50–75 days | Bushy | — |
| Mexican Sunrise F1 | 60–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Mexican Sunset F1 | 60–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Pretty N Sweet F1 | 60 days | Bushy | — |
| San Joaquin F1 | 60 days | Bushy | — |
| Mad Hatter F1 | 65–90 days | Bushy | — |
Gypsy hybrid FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Gypsy hybrid?
Gypsy hybrid is an early sweet pepper from Petoseed, a 1981 AAS national winner. The elongated, thick-fleshed fruit is 5 to 6 inches, starting a light greenish yellow and turning red, with a crunchy, tender texture and excellent flavor.
How many days to maturity is Gypsy hybrid?
Gypsy hybrid is listed at 55–65 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 Gypsy hybrid compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Gypsy hybrid: 55–65 days, bushy. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aji Rico F1 (50–75 days), Mexican Sunrise F1 (60–65 days), Mexican Sunset F1 (60–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gypsy hybrid good for?
Gypsy hybrid is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, grilling, 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.
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Source
Source: All-America Selections
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