Santa Fe Grande
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 75-80 days
- Fruit
- orange
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A conical yellow-to-orange-to-red pepper of the southwestern kitchen, mild enough for salsas eaten in quantity and productive on compact plants.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 75-80 days | Consensus range across the cited sources, which include both independent references and commercial catalogs. |
| Scoville heat | 500-700 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
Fresno
70-80 days
- open-pollinated
Serrano
75-80 days
- open-pollinated
Anaheim
75-80 days
- heirloom
Chile Güero Largo
75-95 days
- heirloom
Corno di Toro
70-80 days
- open-pollinated
Early Jalapeño
60-70 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Chile Pepper Institute research and variety releases · New Mexico State University, University or Government
- Tomato Growers Supply catalog · Tomato Growers Supply Company, Seed Catalog