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BGH 81 (Type 1) Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

BGH 81 (Type 1) is a wild hot pepper collected in Brazil, belonging to Capsicum baccatum var.

Key facts

Days to maturity
95 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

BGH 81 (Type 1) is a wild hot pepper collected in Brazil, belonging to Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum. The fruit are small and wider than they are long, about 1 inch long by 1 1/2 inches wide, ripening from green to orange. Wild baccatums want a long season, here around 95 days from transplant, plus warm germination and an early indoor start. This is a collector's pepper for people who enjoy growing wild and unusual Capsicum species rather than a kitchen staple.

BGH 81 (Type 1) traits

  • Wild Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum from Brazil
  • Small fruit about 1 by 1 1/2 inches
  • Green ripening to orange
  • Hot wild-type fruit
  • About 95 days from transplant

Good for

  • Species collections
  • Hot sauce

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
BGH 81 (Type 1) this page95 days——
Gumdrop95 days——
Mustard Habanero95–100 days——
Peach Habanero95–100 days——
Rocoto95–130 days——
Rooster Spur95 days——
Aci Sivri90 days——

BGH 81 (Type 1) FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is BGH 81 (Type 1)?

BGH 81 (Type 1) is a wild hot pepper collected in Brazil, belonging to Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum.

How many days to maturity is BGH 81 (Type 1)?

BGH 81 (Type 1) is listed at 95 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 BGH 81 (Type 1) compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

BGH 81 (Type 1): 95 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Gumdrop (95 days), Mustard Habanero (95–100 days), Peach Habanero (95–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is BGH 81 (Type 1) good for?

BGH 81 (Type 1) is grown for species collections, hot sauce.

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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