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- Days to maturity
- 73–83 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Summer Sweet 8610 is a yellow bell bred with a strong disease package. It resists tobacco mosaic virus, potato virus Y, and races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot, which makes it a good choice in humid regions where leaf spot defoliates bells. Fruit are blocky, about 4 1/2 by 5 inches, green ripening to yellow in around 73 days from transplant. Grow in full sun with even moisture and let the fruit finish yellow for sweetness.
Summer Sweet 8610 traits
- Sweet yellow bell type
- Blocky fruit about 4 1/2 by 5 inches
- Green ripening to yellow
- Resistant to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3
- Resists tobacco mosaic virus and potato virus Y
- About 73 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Humid-climate gardens
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sweet 8610 this page | 73–83 days | — | — |
| Big Daddy | 73 days | — | — |
| Big Dipper | 73 days | — | — |
| Blackbird | 73 days | — | — |
| Blue Jay | 73 days | — | — |
| Garden Salsa | 73 days | — | — |
| Jalapeno M | 73 days | — | — |
Summer Sweet 8610 FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Summer Sweet 8610?
Summer Sweet 8610 is a yellow bell bred with a strong disease package. It resists tobacco mosaic virus, potato virus Y, and races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot, which makes it a good choice in humid regions where leaf spot defoliates bells.
How many days to maturity is Summer Sweet 8610?
Summer Sweet 8610 is listed at 73–83 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 Summer Sweet 8610 compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Summer Sweet 8610: 73–83 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Big Daddy (73 days), Big Dipper (73 days), Blackbird (73 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Summer Sweet 8610 good for?
Summer Sweet 8610 is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, humid-climate gardens.
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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