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- Days to maturity
- 60–80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Yankee Bell is an open-pollinated bell from Johnny's that reaches green harvest in about 60 days and holds well on the plant into the red stage. Fruit are medium-sized, blocky, thick-walled and 3- or 4-lobed. The plants branch strongly and carry good foliage cover, which shades fruit from sunscald. A good early bell for northern gardens and for anyone who wants to save seed.
Yankee Bell traits
- Open-pollinated bell, about 60 days to green
- Medium, blocky, thick-walled fruit with 3 to 4 lobes
- Green ripening to red; holds well when ripe
- Strongly branched plants with good foliage cover
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Seed saving
- Short-season gardens
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankee Bell 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 | — | — |
Yankee Bell FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Yankee Bell?
Yankee Bell is an open-pollinated bell from Johnny's that reaches green harvest in about 60 days and holds well on the plant into the red stage. Fruit are medium-sized, blocky, thick-walled and 3- or 4-lobed.
How many days to maturity is Yankee Bell?
Yankee Bell 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 Yankee Bell compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Yankee Bell: 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 Yankee Bell good for?
Yankee Bell is grown for fresh slicing, seed saving, 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.
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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.