Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Senorita (PSX204490-A) is a Petoseed F1 jalapeno from 1995 with almost no heat, under 600 Scoville units in most conditions, close to TAM Mild Jalapeno. Plants about 28 inches tall bear pods about 3 by 1.5 inches, green ripening to red, and resist tobacco mosaic, tobacco etch and pepper mottle viruses. The jalapeno shape and thick flesh without the burn make it a good choice for stuffed poppers and mild salsa served to children or heat-shy guests.
Senorita traits
- F1 hybrid mild jalapeno from Petoseed, 1995
- Pods about 3 by 1.5 inches, green to red
- Very mild, under 600 SHU in most conditions
- Plants about 28 inches tall
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic, tobacco etch and pepper mottle viruses
- Similar to TAM Mild Jalapeno
Good for
- Mild poppers
- Mild salsa
- Pickling
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senorita this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Andy | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Apache | 60 days | — | — |
| Aurora | 60–75 days | — | — |
| Burning Bush | 60 days | — | — |
| Cajun Belle | 60 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Cal Wonder Orange | 60–80 days | — | — |
Senorita FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Senorita?
Senorita (PSX204490-A) is a Petoseed F1 jalapeno from 1995 with almost no heat, under 600 Scoville units in most conditions, close to TAM Mild Jalapeno. Plants about 28 inches tall bear pods about 3 by 1.5 inches, green ripening to red, and resist tobacco mosaic, tobacco etch and pepper mottle viruses.
How many days to maturity is Senorita?
Senorita is listed at 60 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 Senorita compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Senorita: 60 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Andy (60–85 days), Apache (60 days), Aurora (60–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Senorita good for?
Senorita is grown for mild poppers, mild salsa, pickling.
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)
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