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False Alarm Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

False Alarm is a jalapeno type for people who like the look and flavor without the burn.

Key facts

Days to maturity
62 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

False Alarm is a jalapeno type for people who like the look and flavor without the burn. The 18-inch plants bear 3-inch fruit that are very mild, and the compact size suits containers. Harvest begins near 62 days.

False Alarm traits

  • Very mild jalapeno type
  • Compact plants about 18 inches tall
  • Fruit about 3 inches long

Good for

  • Container growing
  • Fresh salsa
  • Stuffing

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
False Alarm this page62 days——
Biscayne62 days——
Cherry Bomb62–87 days——
Cute Stuff Red62 days——
Gambo62 days——
Krimson Lee62–82 days——
Margarets62 days——

False Alarm FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is False Alarm?

False Alarm is a jalapeno type for people who like the look and flavor without the burn. The 18-inch plants bear 3-inch fruit that are very mild, and the compact size suits containers.

How many days to maturity is False Alarm?

False Alarm is listed at 62 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 False Alarm compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

False Alarm: 62 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Biscayne (62 days), Cherry Bomb (62–87 days), Cute Stuff Red (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is False Alarm good for?

False Alarm is grown for container growing, fresh salsa, stuffing.

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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