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- Days to maturity
- 55–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bull Nose (Bullnose, Bull Nose Bell) is among the earliest recorded sweet peppers in America, which Thomas Jefferson raised at Monticello early in the 1800s and kept alive by seed savers since. The blocky fruit has thick, mild, sweet flesh with a twist: the inner ribs are pungent, so trim them for a fully sweet pepper or leave them for a little bite. Fruit matures from green to red on compact, productive plants that handle long, hot summers. Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the final frost and set out in full sun once nights are above 55F. Pick regularly, green or red.
Bull Nose traits
- Heirloom bell grown by Thomas Jefferson
- Blocky fruit with thick, mild, sweet flesh
- Pungent inner ribs
- Green ripening to red
- Compact, productive plants that tolerate heat
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Historic and heirloom gardens
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Nose this page | 55–80 days | — | — |
| Boldog Hungarian Spice | 55–80 days | — | — |
| Early Hungarian Sweet | 55–75 days | — | — |
| Gypsy hybrid | 55–65 days | Bushy | — |
| Italia | 55–75 days | — | — |
| Miniature Red Bell | 55–90 days | — | — |
| Miniature Yellow Bell | 55–90 days | — | — |
Bull Nose FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Bull Nose?
Bull Nose (Bullnose, Bull Nose Bell) is among the earliest recorded sweet peppers in America, which Thomas Jefferson raised at Monticello early in the 1800s and kept alive by seed savers since. The blocky fruit has thick, mild, sweet flesh with a twist: the inner ribs are pungent, so trim them for a fully sweet pepper or leave them for a little bite.
How many days to maturity is Bull Nose?
Bull Nose is listed at 55–80 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 Bull Nose compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Bull Nose: 55–80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Boldog Hungarian Spice (55–80 days), Early Hungarian Sweet (55–75 days), Gypsy hybrid (55–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bull Nose good for?
Bull Nose is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, historic and heirloom gardens.
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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