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- Days to maturity
- 71–74 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Purple Beauty is an open-pollinated bell from Park Seed with square, thick-walled fruit about 3 inches that ripens green to a deep glossy purple and on to red if left. The compact, sturdy plants, 18 to 20 inches, set fruit at the crown and on the limbs, and resist tobacco mosaic virus. Flesh is crisp and mild. It suits containers; start seed early, move to a sunny spot when nights have warmed, and pick while purple for color or wait for full sweetness. Note the purple fades when cooked, so use it raw for the effect.
Purple Beauty traits
- Open-pollinated bell from Park Seed, 1997
- Square 3-inch fruit, 4 lobed, thick walled
- Green to deep purple to red
- Compact sturdy plants 18 to 20 inches
- Fruit set both at the crown and along the limbs
- Tobacco mosaic virus resistance
Good for
- Fresh salads
- Container growing
- Ornamental edible planting
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Beauty this page | 71–74 days | — | — |
| Blushing Beauty | 71–72 days | — | — |
| Boldog Hungarian Spice Sweet | 71 days | — | — |
| Dove | 71 days | — | — |
| Lady Bell | 71 days | — | — |
| Lemme's Italian | 71 days | — | — |
| Super Heavyweight | 71 days | — | — |
Purple Beauty FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Purple Beauty?
Purple Beauty is an open-pollinated bell from Park Seed with square, thick-walled fruit about 3 inches that ripens green to a deep glossy purple and on to red if left. The compact, sturdy plants, 18 to 20 inches, set fruit at the crown and on the limbs, and resist tobacco mosaic virus.
How many days to maturity is Purple Beauty?
Purple Beauty is listed at 71–74 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 Purple Beauty compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Purple Beauty: 71–74 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Blushing Beauty (71–72 days), Boldog Hungarian Spice Sweet (71 days), Dove (71 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Purple Beauty good for?
Purple Beauty is grown for fresh salads, container growing, ornamental edible planting.
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
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- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
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- 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)
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