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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet Pepper 'Manganji' (the catalog name shows garbled quote marks) is a traditional Kyoto vegetable, sometimes called the king of Japanese chili peppers. The long, mild pods are generally sweet, though an occasional one carries a little heat, much like a shishito. It is a Capsicum annuum that wants 8 to 12 hours of sun and warm soil: sow a quarter inch deep at 70 to 95F, expect sprouts in 7 to 10 days, and space plants 14 to 18 inches apart after frost. Grill or roast the pods whole, or slice them into mild salsas and stir-fries.
Manganji traits
- Traditional Kyoto heirloom Capsicum annuum
- Generally sweet with occasional mild heat
- Sprouts in 7 to 10 days at 70 to 95F
- Needs 8 to 12 hours of sun
- Plant spacing 14 to 18 inches
Good for
- Grilling and roasting whole
- Mild salsa
- Japanese cooking
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manganji this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Ancho 101 | 80 days | — | — |
| Beaver Dam | 80 days | — | — |
| Chinese Giant | 80 days | — | — |
| Chocolate | 80 days | — | — |
Manganji FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Manganji?
Sweet Pepper 'Manganji' (the catalog name shows garbled quote marks) is a traditional Kyoto vegetable, sometimes called the king of Japanese chili peppers. The long, mild pods are generally sweet, though an occasional one carries a little heat, much like a shishito.
How many days to maturity is Manganji?
Manganji is listed at 80–90 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 Manganji compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Manganji: 80–90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aconcagua (80 days), Aji Amarillo (80–90 days), Ancho 101 (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Manganji good for?
Manganji is grown for grilling and roasting whole, mild salsa, japanese cooking.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.