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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Bush this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Andy | 60–85 days | — | — |
| Apache | 60 days | — | — |
| Aurora | 60–75 days | — | — |
| Cajun Belle | 60 days | Bushy, upright | — |
| Cal Wonder Orange | 60–80 days | — | — |
| Candy Cane | About 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.
- 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.