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Fogo Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Fogo is a hybrid hot pepper with conical, thick-walled fruit about 5 inches long.

Key facts

Days to maturity
70 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Fogo is a hybrid hot pepper with conical, thick-walled fruit about 5 inches long. Fruit ripen from green through yellow to orange. Elsewhere it is described as a medium-hot Thai type with sweet orange fruit. Grow in full sun and pick at the orange stage for the fullest flavor.

Fogo traits

  • F1 hybrid hot pepper
  • Conical thick-walled fruit about 5 inches
  • Green ripening to yellow to orange

Good for

  • Fresh chile
  • Hot sauce

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Fogo this page70 days——
Alma Paprika70–80 days——
Ancho Magnifico70 days——
Bananarama70 days——
Big Bertha70–73 days——
Big Chili II70–90 days——
Big Jim Chili70–80 days——

Fogo FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Fogo?

Fogo is a hybrid hot pepper with conical, thick-walled fruit about 5 inches long. Fruit ripen from green through yellow to orange.

How many days to maturity is Fogo?

Fogo is listed at 70 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 Fogo compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Fogo: 70 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Fogo good for?

Fogo is grown for fresh chile, hot sauce.

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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