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Midway Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Midway is an old Petoseed bell pepper introduced in 1967, developed for the eastern and northern United States.

Key facts

Days to maturity
67 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Midway is an old Petoseed bell pepper introduced in 1967, developed for the eastern and northern United States. It is very early, with dark green square fruit of about 4 1/2 inches ready around 67 days from transplant on an open-habit plant. It tolerates cucumber mosaic virus, and Staddon's Select is the variety it was measured against. Beyond the kitchen it has been used as an ornamental bedding plant, since the tidy plants and large fruit look good along a border. A reliable green bell for short-season gardens.

Midway traits

  • Bell pepper from Petoseed, released 1967
  • Very early, about 67 days
  • Large square dark green fruit around 4 1/2 inches
  • Open plant habit
  • Tolerant to cucumber mosaic virus
  • Adapted to eastern and northern U.S.

Good for

  • Fresh slicing
  • Stuffing
  • Ornamental bedding

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Midway this page67 days——
El Jefe67–90 days——
Golden Summer67 days——
Hershey67–90 days——
Intrepid67 days——
Mad Hatter67 days——
Super Stuff67 days——

Midway FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Midway?

Midway is an old Petoseed bell pepper introduced in 1967, developed for the eastern and northern United States. It is very early, with dark green square fruit of about 4 1/2 inches ready around 67 days from transplant on an open-habit plant.

How many days to maturity is Midway?

Midway is listed at 67 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 Midway compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Midway: 67 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include El Jefe (67–90 days), Golden Summer (67 days), Hershey (67–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Midway good for?

Midway is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, ornamental bedding.

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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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