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- Days to maturity
- 65–68 days
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- United States
Overview
Bulgarian Carrot, sometimes sold as Shipkas, is an old Bulgarian land race hot chili that looks exactly like its name: slim, tapered pods of a glowing fluorescent orange, roughly 1.5 to 3.5 inches long, held in tight clusters near the main stem. The walls are thin and the heat is serious. Plants stay compact at around 18 inches, so a container on a sunny patio works fine. Expect the first ripe fruit at about 68 days from transplanting. Because the pods dry quickly, it is a good candidate for flakes and powders as well as fresh salsas and chutneys where you want both color and a strong kick.
Bulgarian Carrot traits
- Open-pollinated Bulgarian land race
- Fluorescent orange pods about 1.5 to 3.5 inches long
- Thin walls with strong pungency
- Fruit clusters set close to the main stem
- Compact plants near 18 inches tall
- Around 68 days to ripe fruit
Good for
- Fresh salsas and chutneys
- Drying for flakes
- Container growing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian Carrot this page | 65–68 days | — | — |
| Alba | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
| Arapaho | About 65 days | — | — |
| Ariane | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Atris | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Autopick | 65–75 days | — | — |
Bulgarian Carrot FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Bulgarian Carrot?
Bulgarian Carrot, sometimes sold as Shipkas, is an old Bulgarian land race hot chili that looks exactly like its name: slim, tapered pods of a glowing fluorescent orange, roughly 1.5 to 3.5 inches long, held in tight clusters near the main stem. The walls are thin and the heat is serious.
How many days to maturity is Bulgarian Carrot?
Bulgarian Carrot is listed at 65–68 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 Bulgarian Carrot compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Bulgarian Carrot: 65–68 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bulgarian Carrot good for?
Bulgarian Carrot is grown for fresh salsas and chutneys, drying for flakes, 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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