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- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Gold Standard from Burpee is a big, blocky hybrid bell that ripens from green to golden yellow. The peppers reach about 5 inches, roughly 130 mm square, with thick walls and a notably sweet, fragrant flavor when fully colored. Sources disagree on timing, citing anywhere from 73 to 88 days, so plan on a mid-to-late harvest and give the plant room and support. Eat it raw to appreciate the aroma.
Gold Standard traits
- F1 hybrid sweet bell
- Big blocky fruit about 130 x 130 mm with thick walls
- Green ripening to golden yellow
- Extra sweet, aromatic flavor when ripe
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Roasting
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Standard this page | 88 days | — | — |
| Limon Chile | 88 days | — | — |
| Royal Black | 88 days | — | — |
| Buran | 89–90 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aji Crystal | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Ancho Gigantea | 90 days | — | — |
Gold Standard FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Gold Standard?
Gold Standard from Burpee is a big, blocky hybrid bell that ripens from green to golden yellow. The peppers reach about 5 inches, roughly 130 mm square, with thick walls and a notably sweet, fragrant flavor when fully colored.
How many days to maturity is Gold Standard?
Gold Standard is listed at 88 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 Gold Standard compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Gold Standard: 88 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Limon Chile (88 days), Royal Black (88 days), Buran (89–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gold Standard good for?
Gold Standard is grown for fresh slicing, roasting.
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)
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