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Kim-Chi Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Kim-Chi is an early hybrid hot pepper from Korea, named for the fermented cabbage it is meant to season.

Key facts

Days to maturity
65 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Kim-Chi is an early hybrid hot pepper from Korea, named for the fermented cabbage it is meant to season. The dark green fruit is 5 to 6 inches long and about 3/4 inch wide, weighing around 1/2 ounce, and ripens to red. Green fruit is ready at about 65 days from transplanting.

Kim-Chi traits

  • Early hybrid hot pepper from Korea
  • Dark green fruit 5 to 6 inches by 3/4 inch, about 1/2 ounce
  • Ripens to red
  • About 65 days to harvest

Good for

  • Kimchi
  • Korean cooking
  • Drying

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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

Kim-Chi FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Kim-Chi?

Kim-Chi is an early hybrid hot pepper from Korea, named for the fermented cabbage it is meant to season. The dark green fruit is 5 to 6 inches long and about 3/4 inch wide, weighing around 1/2 ounce, and ripens to red.

How many days to maturity is Kim-Chi?

Kim-Chi is listed at 65 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 Kim-Chi compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Kim-Chi: 65 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 Kim-Chi good for?

Kim-Chi is grown for kimchi, korean cooking, 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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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