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- Days to maturity
- 70–73 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Big Bertha, a Petoseed hybrid from 1978, is the bell to grow when size matters. The elongated four-lobed fruit runs 6 to 7 inches long and about 4 inches wide, glossy green ripening to red, with a meaty wall. It resists tobacco mosaic virus, sets fruit continuously and has good leaf cover that shields the pendant fruit from sunscald. Such large peppers need steady fertility: feed at planting and again as fruit begins to size. Give it warm, well-drained soil and full sun; a stake or cage supports the heavy load. Ideal for stuffing, where the cavity holds a generous filling, and for thick slices.
Big Bertha traits
- F1 hybrid bell from Petoseed, 1978
- Fruit 6 to 7 inches long and about 4 inches wide
- Four lobes, meaty thick walls
- Glossy green ripening to red
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
- Continuous fruit set with good foliage cover
Good for
- Stuffed peppers
- Thick fresh slices
- Roasting
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bertha this page | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Jim Chili | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Big Red | 70 days | — | — |
Big Bertha FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Big Bertha?
Big Bertha, a Petoseed hybrid from 1978, is the bell to grow when size matters. The elongated four-lobed fruit runs 6 to 7 inches long and about 4 inches wide, glossy green ripening to red, with a meaty wall.
How many days to maturity is Big Bertha?
Big Bertha is listed at 70–73 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 Big Bertha compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Big Bertha: 70–73 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Big Bertha good for?
Big Bertha is grown for stuffed peppers, thick fresh slices, roasting.
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
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- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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