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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Aconcagua is an Argentine heirloom frying pepper named after the tallest Andean mountain, and the fruit is on the same scale: long tapered pods shaped like a giant Cubanelle, pendant, ripening from yellow-green through orange to a salmon red in about 70 to 75 days. Walls are medium thick and the flavor is very sweet even at the light green stage. Plants grow tall, roughly 28 to 30 inches, with dark foliage that covers the fruit, and they bear continuously. Stake or cage them, and if you grow in pots use a large one. It resists tobacco mosaic virus. Harvest green for frying or wait for full color for the sweetest flavor.
Aconcagua traits
- Argentine heirloom sweet frying type
- Very large tapered fruit, Cubanelle shaped
- Yellow-green ripening to salmon red
- Sweet even when light green, medium-thick flesh
- Tall plants around 28 to 30 inches with good leaf cover
- Ripens in 70 to 75 days
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
Good for
- Frying
- Roasting and stuffing
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aconcagua this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Ancho 101 | 80 days | — | — |
| Beaver Dam | 80 days | — | — |
| Chinese Giant | 80 days | — | — |
| Chocolate | 80 days | — | — |
| Classic | 80 days | — | — |
Aconcagua FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is an Argentine heirloom frying pepper named after the tallest Andean mountain, and the fruit is on the same scale: long tapered pods shaped like a giant Cubanelle, pendant, ripening from yellow-green through orange to a salmon red in about 70 to 75 days. Walls are medium thick and the flavor is very sweet even at the light green stage.
How many days to maturity is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is listed at 80 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 Aconcagua compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Aconcagua: 80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aji Amarillo (80–90 days), Ancho 101 (80 days), Beaver Dam (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aconcagua good for?
Aconcagua is grown for frying, roasting and stuffing, fresh slicing.
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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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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