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Crimson Hot Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Crimson Hot is an open-pollinated Stokes pepper described variously as an ancho type and a Hungarian yellow wax type.

Key facts

Days to maturity
60 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Crimson Hot is an open-pollinated Stokes pepper described variously as an ancho type and a Hungarian yellow wax type. Fruit are triangular, waxy and thick-walled, about 6 1/2 inches or 160 mm, with medium heat, and ripen to a crimson red. Harvest begins around 60 days.

Crimson Hot traits

  • Open-pollinated, medium-hot wax type
  • Triangular thick-walled fruit about 160 mm
  • Ripens to crimson
  • About 60 days to harvest

Good for

  • Pickling
  • Stuffing
  • Fresh chile

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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

Crimson Hot FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Crimson Hot?

Crimson Hot is an open-pollinated Stokes pepper described variously as an ancho type and a Hungarian yellow wax type. Fruit are triangular, waxy and thick-walled, about 6 1/2 inches or 160 mm, with medium heat, and ripen to a crimson red.

How many days to maturity is Crimson Hot?

Crimson Hot is listed at 60 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 Crimson Hot compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Crimson Hot: 60 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 Crimson Hot good for?

Crimson Hot is grown for pickling, stuffing, fresh chile.

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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