Emerald Giant
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 72-80 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A classic four-lobed open-pollinated bell, thick-walled and deep green at the eating stage, still grown by gardeners who save their own seed.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 72-80 days | |
| Scoville heat | 0 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- open-pollinated
California Wonder
70-75 days
- open-pollinated
Jupiter
70-78 days
- open-pollinated
Keystone Resistant Giant
72-80 days
- open-pollinated
Yolo Wonder
70-80 days
- F1 hybrid
Archimedes
60-80 days
- F1 hybrid
Big Bertha
70-75 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Victory Seeds variety histories · Victory Seed Company, Seed Catalog