Gadenin日本語Get the appKey facts
- Days to maturity
- 70–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Whopper Improved is an F1 bell from Vermont Bean Seed Company with square, thick-walled fruit of about 4 inches (102 x 102 mm), mostly four-lobed, green ripening to red in roughly 70 days. The plant is strong with excellent leaf coverage, which keeps the fruit from scorching in hot sun. It resists tobacco mosaic virus. An all-purpose blocky bell that fits slicing, stuffing and roasting equally well.
Whopper Improved traits
- F1 bell hybrid
- Square, thick-walled fruit about 102 x 102 mm
- Mostly 4-lobed, green ripening to red
- Strong plant with excellent foliage protection
- Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus
- About 70 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Roasting and grilling
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whopper Improved this page | 70–75 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Bertha | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Jim Chili | 70–80 days | — | — |
Whopper Improved FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Whopper Improved?
Whopper Improved is an F1 bell from Vermont Bean Seed Company with square, thick-walled fruit of about 4 inches (102 x 102 mm), mostly four-lobed, green ripening to red in roughly 70 days. The plant is strong with excellent leaf coverage, which keeps the fruit from scorching in hot sun.
How many days to maturity is Whopper Improved?
Whopper Improved is listed at 70–75 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 Whopper Improved compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Whopper Improved: 70–75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Whopper Improved good for?
Whopper Improved is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, roasting and grilling.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.