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Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved (Park's) is a Park Seed bell from 1999 whose selling point is speed: about 45 days from transplant, two to three weeks ahead of most large bells.

Key facts

Days to maturity
45 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved (Park's) is a Park Seed bell from 1999 whose selling point is speed: about 45 days from transplant, two to three weeks ahead of most large bells. The fruit are 5 by 4 inches (110 x 90 mm) with three or four lobes and walls half an inch thick, glossy green ripening to bright scarlet. Foliage covers the fruit well against sunscald, and the plant resists tobacco mosaic virus. Use it for salads, stuffing, frying or freezing; the early maturity makes it a strong choice for short seasons.

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved traits

  • F1 bell from Park Seed, 1999
  • Very early, about 45 days from transplant
  • Fruit 5 by 4 inches with 1/2-inch walls
  • 3 to 4 lobes, glossy green ripening scarlet
  • Foliage protects against sunscald
  • Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus

Good for

  • Salads
  • Stuffing
  • Freezing
  • Short-season gardens

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved this page45 days——
Pot-a-peno F145–65 days——
Ace50–70 days——
Aji Rico F150–75 daysBushy—
Italian Frying50 days——
New Ace50–65 days——
Prairie Fire50–75 days——

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved?

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved (Park's) is a Park Seed bell from 1999 whose selling point is speed: about 45 days from transplant, two to three weeks ahead of most large bells. The fruit are 5 by 4 inches (110 x 90 mm) with three or four lobes and walls half an inch thick, glossy green ripening to bright scarlet.

How many days to maturity is Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved?

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved is listed at 45 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 Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved: 45 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Pot-a-peno F1 (45–65 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aji Rico F1 (50–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved good for?

Parks Early Thickset Hybrid Improved is grown for salads, stuffing, freezing, short-season 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.

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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