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- Days to maturity
- 50–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Prairie Fire is an ornamental pepper from Thompson and Morgan, bred by Ron Goebel, with low, fanning branches that cascade toward the ground. The small upright fruit, about 1/2 by 1 inch, change from chartreuse to cream, yellow, orange and finally red, so the plant shows several colors at once. Fruit are extremely hot but reportedly good-flavored. Ready around 50 days.
Prairie Fire traits
- Compact ornamental pepper with cascading branches
- Small upright fruit about 1/2 by 1 inch
- Fruit pass from chartreuse and cream through yellow and orange to red
- Extremely hot with good flavor
Good for
- Container growing
- Ornamental bedding
- Hot sauce
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Fire this page | 50–75 days | — | — |
| Ace | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Aji Rico F1 | 50–75 days | Bushy | — |
| Italian Frying | 50 days | — | — |
| New Ace | 50–65 days | — | — |
| Quickfire F1 | 50 days | Compact | — |
| Riot | 50–70 days | — | — |
Prairie Fire FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Prairie Fire?
Prairie Fire is an ornamental pepper from Thompson and Morgan, bred by Ron Goebel, with low, fanning branches that cascade toward the ground. The small upright fruit, about 1/2 by 1 inch, change from chartreuse to cream, yellow, orange and finally red, so the plant shows several colors at once.
How many days to maturity is Prairie Fire?
Prairie Fire is listed at 50–75 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 Prairie Fire compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Prairie Fire: 50–75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Ace (50–70 days), Aji Rico F1 (50–75 days), Italian Frying (50 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Prairie Fire good for?
Prairie Fire is grown for container growing, ornamental bedding, 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.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
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.