Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Gigantia is a hybrid jalapeno grown for size: pods run to 5 inches with thick walls and a medium heat level. The extra flesh makes it a practical choice for stuffing, pickling, and chunky salsa.
Gigantia traits
- Hybrid jalapeno with 5-inch pods
- Thick walls and medium heat
Good for
- Pickling
- Salsa
- Stuffed jalapenos
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantia this page | 68 days | — | — |
| Ancho 211 | 68–88 days | — | — |
| Banana Supreme | 68 days | — | — |
| Big Chili | 68–90 days | — | — |
| Colossal Hybrid Pepper | About 68 days | — | — |
| Fajita Bell | 68–75 days | — | — |
| Golden Bell | 68–70 days | — | — |
Gigantia FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Gigantia?
Gigantia is a hybrid jalapeno grown for size: pods run to 5 inches with thick walls and a medium heat level. The extra flesh makes it a practical choice for stuffing, pickling, and chunky salsa.
How many days to maturity is Gigantia?
Gigantia is listed at 68 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 Gigantia compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Gigantia: 68 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Ancho 211 (68–88 days), Banana Supreme (68 days), Big Chili (68–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gigantia good for?
Gigantia is grown for pickling, salsa, stuffed jalapenos.
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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