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Tiburon Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Tiburon is Sakata's F1 poblano, bred for extra-large, uniform, thick-fleshed fruit.

Key facts

Days to maturity
65–85 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Tiburon is Sakata's F1 poblano, bred for extra-large, uniform, thick-fleshed fruit. Pods are very dark green at about 65 days and ripen red near 85, with mild pungency. The big, sturdy plant frame holds the heavy fruit clear of the ground. Mid-season maturity. Use the large green pods for chiles rellenos, where size and thick flesh pay off, and dry the red ones for ancho.

Tiburon traits

  • F1 hybrid poblano from Sakata
  • Extra-large, uniform, thick-fleshed fruit
  • Very dark green at 65 days, red near 85
  • Mildly pungent
  • Large sturdy plants keep fruit off the ground
  • Mid-season maturity

Good for

  • Chiles rellenos
  • Roasting
  • Drying into ancho

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Tiburon this page65–85 days——
Alba65–85 days——
Ancho65–88 days——
ArapahoAbout 65 days——
Ariane65–70 days——
Atris65–80 daysIndeterminate—
Autopick65–75 days——

Tiburon FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Tiburon?

Tiburon is Sakata's F1 poblano, bred for extra-large, uniform, thick-fleshed fruit. Pods are very dark green at about 65 days and ripen red near 85, with mild pungency.

How many days to maturity is Tiburon?

Tiburon is listed at 65–85 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 Tiburon compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Tiburon: 65–85 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 Tiburon good for?

Tiburon is grown for chiles rellenos, roasting, drying into ancho.

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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