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F1 hybrid pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- F1 hybrid
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 56-81 days
- Fruit
- purple-black
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Purple Beauty
Both hold a purple stage; Purple Beauty is open-pollinated and stays purple longer before turning.
Origin & history
A bell that holds a lavender-violet stage for weeks before ripening through yellow to red, so a plant carries three colours at once. Grown as much for the display as the flavour, which is mild at the purple stage.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 56-81 days | The wide span reflects the gap between the usable purple stage and full red ripeness. |
| 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
- F1 hybrid
Blushing Beauty
65-75 days
- F1 hybrid
Archimedes
60-80 days
- F1 hybrid
Aristotle
70-75 days
- F1 hybrid
Big Bertha
70-75 days
- F1 hybrid
Declaration
70-78 days
- F1 hybrid
Flavorburst
67-75 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Johnny's Selected Seeds catalog · Johnny's Selected Seeds, Seed Catalog