Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Labrador is a compact hybrid bell from Johnny's with a concentrated set of medium to large, blocky, sweet fruit. Green peppers are ready around 60 days and ripen fully at about 80; sources differ on the ripe color, one listing yellow and the vendor listing red. Ripe fruit hold well on the plant. Resistance covers potato virus Y and tobacco mosaic virus pathotype 0. It is a good fit for northern gardens where a compact, early bell is needed.
Labrador traits
- Compact F1 hybrid bell with concentrated fruit set
- Medium to large, blocky, sweet fruit
- Green at about 60 days, fully ripe around 80
- Ripe fruit hold well
- Resistant to potato virus Y and tobacco mosaic virus pathotype 0
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Short-season gardens
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labrador this page | 60–80 days | — | — |
| Andy | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Apache | 60 days | — | — |
| Aurora | 60–75 days | — | — |
| Burning Bush | 60 days | — | — |
| Cajun Belle | 60 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Cal Wonder Orange | 60–80 days | — | — |
Labrador FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Labrador?
Labrador is a compact hybrid bell from Johnny's with a concentrated set of medium to large, blocky, sweet fruit. Green peppers are ready around 60 days and ripen fully at about 80; sources differ on the ripe color, one listing yellow and the vendor listing red.
How many days to maturity is Labrador?
Labrador is listed at 60–80 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 Labrador compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Labrador: 60–80 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Andy (60–85 days), Apache (60 days), Aurora (60–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Labrador good for?
Labrador is grown for fresh slicing, 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.
- 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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