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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Valencia is an orange bell hybrid from Johnny's Selected Seeds, introduced in 1997. The square four-lobed fruit run about 4 inches (114 mm), green at first and ripening to a bright orange in around 72 days from transplant. Plants are medium-tall with good leaf cover to shield fruit from sunscald. It resists tobacco mosaic virus and shows resistance to the fruit disorders stip and SHC. Orange bells are among the sweetest, so let them finish on the plant and use them raw or roasted.
Valencia traits
- F1 orange bell from Johnny's, 1997
- Square, 4-lobed fruit about 114 mm
- Green ripening to orange
- Medium-tall plants with good foliage cover
- Resists stip, SHC and tobacco mosaic virus
- About 72 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Roasting and grilling
- Colorful salads
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Bell Boy | 72 days | — | — |
| California Wonder | 72–73 days | — | — |
| California Wonder Gold | 72 days | — | — |
| California Wonder Purple | 72 days | — | — |
| Canary | 72 days | — | — |
| Corno di Toro Rosso | 72–85 days | — | — |
Valencia FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Valencia?
Valencia is an orange bell hybrid from Johnny's Selected Seeds, introduced in 1997. The square four-lobed fruit run about 4 inches (114 mm), green at first and ripening to a bright orange in around 72 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Valencia?
Valencia is listed at 72 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 Valencia compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Valencia: 72 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Bell Boy (72 days), California Wonder (72–73 days), California Wonder Gold (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Valencia good for?
Valencia is grown for fresh slicing, roasting and grilling, colorful salads.
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
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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