Key facts
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Overview
Treasures Red is an F1 ornamental pepper from Park Seed, introduced in 1987, that stays tiny at about 5 to 8 inches. Deep green leaves set off the small cone-shaped fruit, which point upward and change from pale yellow or white through pink to red. It matures early, and the fruit is edible. Ideal for a windowsill pot or as a bedding plant.
Treasures Red traits
- F1 hybrid ornamental pepper, 1987
- Very compact plant about 5 to 8 inches
- Upright cone-shaped fruit, pale yellow to pink to red
- Deep green foliage
- Early maturing and edible
Good for
- Windowsill pots
- Bedding plant
- Ornamental containers
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasures Red this page | — | — | — |
| 'Buena Mulata' Pepper | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Ace | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aji Colorado | 78–85 days | — | — |
Treasures Red FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Treasures Red?
Treasures Red is an F1 ornamental pepper from Park Seed, introduced in 1987, that stays tiny at about 5 to 8 inches. Deep green leaves set off the small cone-shaped fruit, which point upward and change from pale yellow or white through pink to red.
How does Treasures Red compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aci Sivri (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Treasures Red good for?
Treasures Red is grown for windowsill pots, bedding plant, ornamental containers.
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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