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Zippy Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Zippy is a Burpee hybrid with a cayenne-like shape but only mild heat.

Key facts

Days to maturity
57 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Zippy is a Burpee hybrid with a cayenne-like shape but only mild heat. The long, narrow fruit are about 6 by 5/8 inches and turn from green to red. It is widely adapted and early, listed at about 57 days.

Zippy traits

  • F1 hybrid, mildly hot, cayenne-like
  • Long narrow fruit about 6 by 5/8 inches
  • Green ripening to red
  • Widely adapted

Good for

  • Fresh chile
  • Drying

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Zippy this page57 days——
Apple57–77 days——
Beauty Bell57 days——
Red Knight X3R57–77 days——
Cute Stuff Gold56 days——
Frank's56 days——
Golden Arrow58 days——

Zippy FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Zippy?

Zippy is a Burpee hybrid with a cayenne-like shape but only mild heat. The long, narrow fruit are about 6 by 5/8 inches and turn from green to red.

How many days to maturity is Zippy?

Zippy is listed at 57 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 Zippy compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Zippy: 57 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Apple (57–77 days), Beauty Bell (57 days), Red Knight X3R (57–77 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Zippy good for?

Zippy is grown for fresh chile, drying.

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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