Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Punjab Lal comes from Taiwan and belongs among the small, seriously hot chilies. Plants bear tiny pointed fruit that turn red and pack extreme heat, so a few plants go a long way. Ideal for drying and grinding.
Punjab Lal traits
- Tiny, pointed red fruit
- Extremely hot; use sparingly
- Origin in Taiwan
Good for
- Drying and grinding
- Chili flakes
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Lal 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 | — | — |
Punjab Lal FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Punjab Lal?
Punjab Lal comes from Taiwan and belongs among the small, seriously hot chilies. Plants bear tiny pointed fruit that turn red and pack extreme heat, so a few plants go a long way.
How many days to maturity is Punjab Lal?
Punjab Lal 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 Punjab Lal compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Punjab Lal: 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 Punjab Lal good for?
Punjab Lal is grown for drying and grinding, chili flakes.
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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