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Burning Bush Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Burning Bush, also listed as Chichen Itza, is an early F1 habanero bred for a milder burn than the standard type.

Key facts

Days to maturity
60 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Burning Bush, also listed as Chichen Itza, is an early F1 habanero bred for a milder burn than the standard type. The orange, elongated lantern-shaped pods weigh around 2 ounces and measure about 3 by 1.5 inches. Harvest begins near 110 days.

Burning Bush traits

  • F1 habanero, early for its type
  • Milder heat than typical habanero
  • Orange elongated lantern pods, about 2 oz
  • Harvest from about 110 days

Good for

  • Hot sauce
  • Salsa

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Burning Bush this page60 days——
Andy60–85 days——
Apache60 days——
Aurora60–75 days——
Cajun Belle60 daysBushy, upright—
Cal Wonder Orange60–80 days——
Candy CaneAbout 60 days——

Burning Bush FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Burning Bush?

Burning Bush, also listed as Chichen Itza, is an early F1 habanero bred for a milder burn than the standard type. The orange, elongated lantern-shaped pods weigh around 2 ounces and measure about 3 by 1.5 inches.

How many days to maturity is Burning Bush?

Burning Bush is listed at 60 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 Burning Bush compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Burning Bush: 60 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Andy (60–85 days), Apache (60 days), Aurora (60–75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Burning Bush good for?

Burning Bush is grown for hot sauce, salsa.

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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