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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ralph Thompson's Squash is a pepper named for its flattened, saucer-like fruit with pronounced ribs. The red fruit is sweet yet carries medium-high heat, an unusual pairing. Allow 80 to 90 days from transplant.
Ralph Thompson's Squash traits
- Saucer-shaped, strongly ribbed red fruit
- Sweet flavor with medium-high heat
- 80-90 days from transplant
Good for
- Pickling
- Salsa
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Thompson's Squash this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Ancho 101 | 80 days | — | — |
| Beaver Dam | 80 days | — | — |
| Chinese Giant | 80 days | — | — |
| Chocolate | 80 days | — | — |
Ralph Thompson's Squash FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Ralph Thompson's Squash?
Ralph Thompson's Squash is a pepper named for its flattened, saucer-like fruit with pronounced ribs. The red fruit is sweet yet carries medium-high heat, an unusual pairing.
How many days to maturity is Ralph Thompson's Squash?
Ralph Thompson's Squash is listed at 80–90 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 Ralph Thompson's Squash compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Ralph Thompson's Squash: 80–90 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Aconcagua (80 days), Aji Amarillo (80–90 days), Ancho 101 (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ralph Thompson's Squash good for?
Ralph Thompson's Squash is grown for pickling, 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
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- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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