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Romanian Hot Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Romanian Hot is a mildly hot pepper with a tapered, somewhat blocky fruit about 4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, yellow at first and red when ripe.

Key facts

Days to maturity
65–75 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Romanian Hot is a mildly hot pepper with a tapered, somewhat blocky fruit about 4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, yellow at first and red when ripe. The plants are short, about 14 inches. It is sometimes listed as Roumanian Hot. Yellow fruit is ready around 65 days from transplanting, and the size and wall make it a good stuffing and frying pepper with a gentle kick.

Romanian Hot traits

  • Mildly hot pepper on 14-inch plants
  • Tapered, blocky fruit about 4 by 2 1/2 inches
  • Yellow ripening to red
  • Also known as Roumanian Hot
  • About 65 days to harvest

Good for

  • Stuffing
  • Frying
  • Pickling

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Romanian Hot this page65–75 days——
Alba65–85 days——
Ancho65–88 days——
ArapahoAbout 65 days——
Ariane65–70 days——
Atris65–80 daysIndeterminate—
Autopick65–75 days——

Romanian Hot FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Romanian Hot?

Romanian Hot is a mildly hot pepper with a tapered, somewhat blocky fruit about 4 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, yellow at first and red when ripe. The plants are short, about 14 inches.

How many days to maturity is Romanian Hot?

Romanian Hot is listed at 65–75 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 Romanian Hot compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Romanian Hot: 65–75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Romanian Hot good for?

Romanian Hot is grown for stuffing, frying, pickling.

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)

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