Gadenin日本語Get the appKey facts
- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
North Star (Northstar) is a Petoseed hybrid bell from 1989 recommended for short-season areas. Very productive plants set medium to large, 3- to 4-lobed, thick-walled fruit that goes from green to red, and the variety resists tobacco mosaic virus. A good pick for northern gardens where bells need to size up quickly.
North Star traits
- F1 hybrid bell from Petoseed, 1989
- 3- to 4-lobed thick-walled fruit
- Green ripening to red
- Very productive
- Recommended for short seasons
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star this page | 65 days | — | — |
| Alba | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
| Arapaho | About 65 days | — | — |
| Ariane | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Atris | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Autopick | 65–75 days | — | — |
North Star FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is North Star?
North Star (Northstar) is a Petoseed hybrid bell from 1989 recommended for short-season areas. Very productive plants set medium to large, 3- to 4-lobed, thick-walled fruit that goes from green to red, and the variety resists tobacco mosaic virus.
How many days to maturity is North Star?
North Star is listed at 65 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 North Star compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
North Star: 65 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is North Star good for?
North Star is grown for short-season gardens, fresh slicing, stuffing.
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.