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- Days to maturity
- 65–85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Alba is a sweet bell that is harvested ivory-white, then ripens to scarlet if left on the plant. The sturdy plants bear medium to large, blocky, 4-lobed fruit, and their good leaf cover keeps the pale fruit from scalding in strong sun. Harvest begins near 65 days.
Alba traits
- Sweet bell with ivory-white fruit ripening to scarlet
- Medium to large, blocky, 4-lobed fruit
- Sturdy plants with good leaf cover against sunscald
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Colorful salads
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba this page | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
| Arapaho | About 65 days | — | — |
| Ariane | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Atris | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Autopick | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Bianca | 65–85 days | — | — |
Alba FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Alba?
Alba is a sweet bell that is harvested ivory-white, then ripens to scarlet if left on the plant. The sturdy plants bear medium to large, blocky, 4-lobed fruit, and their good leaf cover keeps the pale fruit from scalding in strong sun.
How many days to maturity is Alba?
Alba is listed at 65–85 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 Alba compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Alba: 65–85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days), Ariane (65–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Alba good for?
Alba is grown for fresh slicing, colorful salads.
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)
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