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- Days to maturity
- 82 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tennessee Cheese is a pimento of the tomato or cheese type, sold by Vermont Bean and Seed. The fruit are ruffled and flattened like a small tomato, 3 to 4 inches (76 to 102 mm) across, deep emerald green and quick to ripen to a rich crimson even where summers are cool. Plants are strong and vigorous. The listing calls it open-pollinated, so you can save seed. Maturity is around 82 days from transplant. Thick-fleshed cheese pimentos are ideal for roasting, peeling and canning, or for making pimento cheese.
Tennessee Cheese traits
- Tomato or cheese-type pimento
- Ruffled, flattened fruit 3 to 4 inches across
- Emerald green ripening to crimson
- Colors up well in cool climates
- Strong, vigorous plants
- About 82 days from transplant
Good for
- Roasting and peeling
- Canning
- Pimento cheese
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Cheese this page | 82 days | — | — |
| Red Cheese Pimento | 82 days | — | — |
| Tennessee Spice | 82 days | — | — |
| Beefsteak | 83 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Ancho 101 | 80 days | — | — |
Tennessee Cheese FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Tennessee Cheese?
Tennessee Cheese is a pimento of the tomato or cheese type, sold by Vermont Bean and Seed. The fruit are ruffled and flattened like a small tomato, 3 to 4 inches (76 to 102 mm) across, deep emerald green and quick to ripen to a rich crimson even where summers are cool.
How many days to maturity is Tennessee Cheese?
Tennessee Cheese is listed at 82 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 Tennessee Cheese compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Tennessee Cheese: 82 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Red Cheese Pimento (82 days), Tennessee Spice (82 days), Beefsteak (83 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tennessee Cheese good for?
Tennessee Cheese is grown for roasting and peeling, canning, pimento cheese.
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.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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