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Ixtapa Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Ixtapa (PS 9096) is a Seminis jalapeno from 2002 bred for jumbo fruit and disease resistance.

Key facts

Days to maturity
75–80 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Ixtapa (PS 9096) is a Seminis jalapeno from 2002 bred for jumbo fruit and disease resistance. Vigorous plants bear bluntly tapered, thick-walled, dark green pods about 4 by 1.5 inches that ripen to red, with a moderate 4,000 to 6,000 Scoville heat. It resists potato virus Y as well as the three main races of bacterial leaf spot, which matters in warm, humid regions. High yield potential; a good jalapeno for poppers because of the size and thick walls.

Ixtapa traits

  • F1 hybrid jalapeno from Seminis, 2002
  • Jumbo pods about 4 by 1.5 inches, thick walled
  • Dark green ripening to red
  • Heat around 4,000 to 6,000 SHU
  • Resists potato virus Y and bacterial spot 1, 2, 3
  • Vigorous, high-yielding plants

Good for

  • Jalapeno poppers
  • Salsa
  • Pickling

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Ixtapa this page75–80 days——
'Buena Mulata' Pepper75–80 days——
Albino Bullnose75 days——
Aristotle X3R75 days——
Baby Belle Tricolor Mix75 days——
Baby Pepper Chilli75 days——
Bolivian Rainbow75 days——

Ixtapa FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Ixtapa?

Ixtapa (PS 9096) is a Seminis jalapeno from 2002 bred for jumbo fruit and disease resistance. Vigorous plants bear bluntly tapered, thick-walled, dark green pods about 4 by 1.5 inches that ripen to red, with a moderate 4,000 to 6,000 Scoville heat.

How many days to maturity is Ixtapa?

Ixtapa is listed at 75–80 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 Ixtapa compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Ixtapa: 75–80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Albino Bullnose (75 days), Aristotle X3R (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Ixtapa good for?

Ixtapa is grown for jalapeno poppers, 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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