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- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Emerald Giant, from Northrup, King and Co. (1963), is the archetypal big green bell: large, blocky, mostly four-lobed fruit with thick flesh, deep glossy green and ripening to red if left, similar to Florida Giant. Start seed 10 to 12 weeks before transplanting and set into rich, well-drained ground in a sunny bed once frost is past; feed at planting and again mid-season, with calcium available, to keep blossom end rot away. In very hot summers fruit set drops and exposed fruit can sunscald, so aim for spring and fall crops in the South. Thick walls give plenty of flesh for stuffing and slicing.
Emerald Giant traits
- Bell from Northrup, King and Co., 1963
- Large blocky fruit, mostly 4 lobed
- Thick fruit flesh
- Dark green ripening to red
- Similar to Florida Giant
- Benefits from steady fertility
Good for
- Stuffing
- Fresh slicing
- Green bell market type
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Giant this page | 78 days | — | — |
| Aji Colorado | 78–85 days | — | — |
| Anaheim | 78–80 days | — | — |
| Cherry Sweet | 78 days | — | — |
| Diamond | 78 days | — | — |
| Golden Cal Wonder | 78 days | — | — |
| Keystone Giant | 78 days | — | — |
Emerald Giant FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Emerald Giant?
Emerald Giant, from Northrup, King and Co. (1963), is the archetypal big green bell: large, blocky, mostly four-lobed fruit with thick flesh, deep glossy green and ripening to red if left, similar to Florida Giant.
How many days to maturity is Emerald Giant?
Emerald Giant is listed at 78 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 Emerald Giant compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Emerald Giant: 78 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aji Colorado (78–85 days), Anaheim (78–80 days), Cherry Sweet (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Emerald Giant good for?
Emerald Giant is grown for stuffing, fresh slicing, green bell market type.
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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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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