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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Safi is an open-pollinated Scotch Bonnet type from Africa, sold by Technisem, and it is extremely hot. The fruit is globular, wrinkled and dented, about 2 by 3 inches, going from light green to bright red. Plants are moderate in size, around 300 to 400 mm. It carries resistance to powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica), which matters in warm, dry climates. Ripe fruit needs roughly 85 days from transplanting.
Safi traits
- Open-pollinated Scotch Bonnet type from Africa
- Globular, wrinkled fruit about 2 by 3 inches
- Light green ripening to bright red
- Extremely hot
- Resistant to powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica)
- Plants about 300 to 400 mm tall
Good for
- Hot sauces
- Jerk seasoning
- Salsa
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safi this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Amish Pimiento | 85 days | — | — |
| Bellingrath Gardens Purple | 85 days | — | — |
| Calrose | 85 days | — | — |
| Chervena Chushka | 85 days | — | — |
| Hanoi Market Orange | 85 days | — | — |
| Hanoi Market Red | 85 days | — | — |
Safi FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Safi?
Safi is an open-pollinated Scotch Bonnet type from Africa, sold by Technisem, and it is extremely hot. The fruit is globular, wrinkled and dented, about 2 by 3 inches, going from light green to bright red.
How many days to maturity is Safi?
Safi is listed at 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 Safi compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Safi: 85 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Amish Pimiento (85 days), Bellingrath Gardens Purple (85 days), Calrose (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Safi good for?
Safi is grown for hot sauces, jerk seasoning, salsa.
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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