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Gigantia Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Gigantia is a hybrid jalapeno grown for size: pods run to 5 inches with thick walls and a medium heat level.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Gigantia this page68 days——
Ancho 21168–88 days——
Banana Supreme68 days——
Big Chili68–90 days——
Colossal Hybrid PepperAbout 68 days——
Fajita Bell68–75 days——
Golden Bell68–70 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.

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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