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Mad Hatter Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Pepper 'Mad Hatter' is an aji-type pepper of the sort used in Bolivian and Peruvian cooking.

Key facts

Days to maturity
67 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Pepper 'Mad Hatter' is an aji-type pepper of the sort used in Bolivian and Peruvian cooking. The distinctive fruit has a refreshing, citrusy, floral flavor that stays sweet; any heat is mild and shows up only occasionally near the seeds. About 67 days to harvest.

Mad Hatter traits

  • Aji type used in Bolivian and Peruvian cuisine
  • Citrusy, floral, sweet flavor
  • Mild heat only near the seeds

Good for

  • Fresh salads
  • Salsa
  • Pickling

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Mad Hatter this page67 days——
El Jefe67–90 days——
Golden Summer67 days——
Hershey67–90 days——
Intrepid67 days——
Midway67 days——
Super Stuff67 days——

Mad Hatter FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Mad Hatter?

Pepper 'Mad Hatter' is an aji-type pepper of the sort used in Bolivian and Peruvian cooking. The distinctive fruit has a refreshing, citrusy, floral flavor that stays sweet; any heat is mild and shows up only occasionally near the seeds.

How many days to maturity is Mad Hatter?

Mad Hatter is listed at 67 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 Mad Hatter compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Mad Hatter: 67 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include El Jefe (67–90 days), Golden Summer (67 days), Hershey (67–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Mad Hatter good for?

Mad Hatter is grown for fresh salads, 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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