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Peppers and Chilies variety

Chenzo Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Chenzo is an F1 chili that stays small enough for a window box.

Key facts

Days to maturity
90 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Chenzo is an F1 chili that stays small enough for a window box. The 2-inch jalapeno-shaped pods are medium-hot and shift from green to a glossy jet black before turning red, so a plant carries several colors at once. Fruit is ready about 90 days on, and can be picked at the black or red stage.

Chenzo traits

  • Compact F1 chili for containers
  • 2-inch jalapeno-shaped pods, medium heat
  • Ripens green to jet black to red
  • About 90 days

Good for

  • Container growing
  • Salsa
  • Ornamental patio pots

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Chenzo this page90 days——
Aci Sivri90 days——
Aji Crystal90–100 days——
Ancho Gigantea90 days——
Ancho/Poblano90–110 days——
Balloon90–100 days——
Birdseye Chili90 days——

Chenzo FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Chenzo?

Chenzo is an F1 chili that stays small enough for a window box. The 2-inch jalapeno-shaped pods are medium-hot and shift from green to a glossy jet black before turning red, so a plant carries several colors at once.

How many days to maturity is Chenzo?

Chenzo is listed at 90 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 Chenzo compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Chenzo: 90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aci Sivri (90 days), Aji Crystal (90–100 days), Ancho Gigantea (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Chenzo good for?

Chenzo is grown for container growing, salsa, ornamental patio pots.

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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