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- Days to maturity
- 57–77 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Apple, an open-pollinated pimento from Johnny's (1997), is named for its flavor as much as its shape: heart-shaped, thick-walled, juicy fruit 3 to 4 inches long that is mild with a distinct apple-like sweetness. Medium plants set heavy green fruit at 57 days that ripens red by about 77 days. It performs well across climates. Eat it fresh, roast it, or make pimento cheese.
Apple traits
- Open-pollinated pimento type from Johnny's
- Heart-shaped fruit 3 to 4 inches, thick walled
- Mild, juicy, apple-like flavor
- Green at 57 days, red ripe at 77
- Medium-size plants
- Performs well in all climates
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Roasting
- Pimento cheese
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple this page | 57–77 days | — | — |
| Beauty Bell | 57 days | — | — |
| Red Knight X3R | 57–77 days | — | — |
| Zippy | 57 days | — | — |
| Cute Stuff Gold | 56 days | — | — |
| Frank's | 56 days | — | — |
| Golden Arrow | 58 days | — | — |
Apple FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Apple?
Apple, an open-pollinated pimento from Johnny's (1997), is named for its flavor as much as its shape: heart-shaped, thick-walled, juicy fruit 3 to 4 inches long that is mild with a distinct apple-like sweetness. Medium plants set heavy green fruit at 57 days that ripens red by about 77 days.
How many days to maturity is Apple?
Apple is listed at 57–77 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 Apple compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Apple: 57–77 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Beauty Bell (57 days), Red Knight X3R (57–77 days), Zippy (57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Apple good for?
Apple is grown for fresh eating, roasting, pimento cheese.
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.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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