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Peppers and Chilies variety

Labrador Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Labrador is a compact hybrid bell from Johnny's with a concentrated set of medium to large, blocky, sweet fruit.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Labrador this page60–80 days——
Andy60–85 days——
Apache60 days——
Aurora60–75 days——
Burning Bush60 days——
Cajun Belle60 daysBushy, upright—
Cal Wonder Orange60–80 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.

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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