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- Days to maturity
- 66–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Firecracker is a hot pepper grown as much for looks as for the kitchen. The plants are multi-branched and reach about 36 inches, with purple blossoms followed by pointed, glossy, 1-inch purple fruit that ripens to red. Fruit begins to color around 66 days from transplanting.
Firecracker traits
- Hot, ornamental pepper about 36 inches tall
- Multi-branched plant with purple flowers
- Glossy, pointed 1-inch purple fruit ripening to red
- About 66 days to harvest
Good for
- Ornamental planting
- Hot sauces
- Drying
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firecracker this page | 66–75 days | — | — |
| Biker Billy | 66 days | — | — |
| Flamingo | 66 days | — | — |
| Mariachi hybrid | 66 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Red Dawn | 66 days | — | — |
| Alba | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
Firecracker FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Firecracker?
Firecracker is a hot pepper grown as much for looks as for the kitchen. The plants are multi-branched and reach about 36 inches, with purple blossoms followed by pointed, glossy, 1-inch purple fruit that ripens to red.
How many days to maturity is Firecracker?
Firecracker is listed at 66–75 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 Firecracker compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Firecracker: 66–75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Biker Billy (66 days), Flamingo (66 days), Mariachi hybrid (66 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Firecracker good for?
Firecracker is grown for ornamental planting, hot sauces, 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.
- 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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