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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Aci Sivri, meaning roughly 'hot sharp' in Turkish, is an old open-pollinated Turkish cayenne type sold by Seeds of Change. The long, thin, slightly wrinkled, pointed fruit, about 127 mm, ripen from pale green to deep red, and heat ranges from mild when green to very hot when fully ripe. It is extremely productive, with up to fifty fruit per plant, and widely adapted. Thin walls dry quickly for flakes or paprika-style powder, while green fruit go into salads and grilled dishes. Maturity is about 90 days, and in mild-winter climates it can be cut back and regrown as a perennial.
Aci Sivri traits
- Open-pollinated Turkish heirloom cayenne type
- Long thin pointed fruit about 127 mm, slightly wrinkled
- Pale green ripening to deep red; mild green, very hot red
- Very productive, up to fifty fruit per plant
- Widely adapted; about 90 days
Good for
- Drying and grinding
- Fresh green in salads
- Grilling
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aci Sivri this page | 90 days | — | — |
| Aji Crystal | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Ancho Gigantea | 90 days | — | — |
| Ancho/Poblano | 90–110 days | — | — |
| Balloon | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Birdseye Chili | 90 days | — | — |
| Chenzo | 90 days | — | — |
Aci Sivri FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Aci Sivri?
Aci Sivri, meaning roughly 'hot sharp' in Turkish, is an old open-pollinated Turkish cayenne type sold by Seeds of Change. The long, thin, slightly wrinkled, pointed fruit, about 127 mm, ripen from pale green to deep red, and heat ranges from mild when green to very hot when fully ripe.
How many days to maturity is Aci Sivri?
Aci Sivri is listed at 90 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 Aci Sivri compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Aci Sivri: 90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aji Crystal (90–100 days), Ancho Gigantea (90 days), Ancho/Poblano (90–110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aci Sivri good for?
Aci Sivri is grown for drying and grinding, fresh green in salads, grilling.
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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