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- Days to maturity
- 55–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Italia is an open-pollinated Italian frying pepper from Johnny's, similar to Corno di Toro but earlier. Tapered fruit with wide shoulders reaches about 8 by 2.5 inches, green at 55 days and a dark crimson red at 75. The flavor is sweet. Plants are productive; give them a stake once the long fruit weighs the branches down. Fry, roast or slice fresh.
Italia traits
- Open-pollinated Italian frying type
- Tapered fruit about 203 by 64 mm with wide shoulders
- Green at 55 days, crimson red at 75
- Sweet flavor
- Similar to Corno di Toro but earlier
Good for
- Frying
- Roasting
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italia this page | 55–75 days | — | — |
| Boldog Hungarian Spice | 55–80 days | — | — |
| Bull Nose | 55–80 days | — | — |
| Early Hungarian Sweet | 55–75 days | — | — |
| Gypsy hybrid | 55–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Miniature Red Bell | 55–90 days | — | — |
| Miniature Yellow Bell | 55–90 days | — | — |
Italia FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Italia?
Italia is an open-pollinated Italian frying pepper from Johnny's, similar to Corno di Toro but earlier. Tapered fruit with wide shoulders reaches about 8 by 2.5 inches, green at 55 days and a dark crimson red at 75.
How many days to maturity is Italia?
Italia is listed at 55–75 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 Italia compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Italia: 55–75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Boldog Hungarian Spice (55–80 days), Bull Nose (55–80 days), Early Hungarian Sweet (55–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Italia good for?
Italia is grown for frying, roasting, 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
- 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.