AAS Winners
Pepper 'Orange Blaze'
2011 AAS Vegetable Award Winner
All-America Selections is pleased to announce a sweet orange bell pepper as the newest AAS Winner for 2011. Although colored peppers can be difficult to grow, the new AAS Winner 'Orange Blaze' solves that problem. This variety proved itself a winner in AAS Trialing Grounds across North America due to early maturity, sweet flavor and disease resistance. It matured to a beautiful orange color earlier than the comparisons. Expect very sweet flavor at full orange color about 65-70 days from transplant. 'Orange Blaze' produces 3 to 4-inch long fruits about 1 1/2 inches wide with 2-3 lobes. High resistance to diseases Xcv 0-3, 7, 8 -Bacterial Leaf Spot and Tm Po- Tobamovirus ensure a larger harvest. Bred by Seminis/Monsanto..
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Vegetable Award Winner |
| Class: | Pepper |
| Variety Name: | 'Orange Blaze' |
| Genus: | Capsicum |
| Species: | annuum |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Common Name: | Pepper |
| Type: | Vegetables |
| Breeder: | Seminis Vegetable Seed |
| Close Market Comparison: | Gourmet,' 'Gypsy,' and 'Lipstick' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Season Type: | Warm Season |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Habit: | Upright |
| Plant Height: | Tall: Over 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 24 inches |
| Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): | 100 days |
| Days To Harvest (Transplant): | 65-70 days |
| Fruit Color (Harvest): | bright orange |
| Fruit Shape: | 2-3 lobed bell pepper |
| Fruit Size: | 3 to 4 inches long |
| Fruit Flavor Description: | very sweet flavor |
| Plant Spread: | 24 inches |
| Disease Resistances or Tolerances: | Xcv 0-3, 7, 8 - Bacterial Leaf Sport and Tm Po -Tobamovirus |
| Home Gardener Use | |
|---|---|
| Container: | YES |
| Herb: | NO |
How to Grow
Sow seed in greenhouse or indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Place seed in soilless media, cover, maintain 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and uniform moisture. Grow young plants in high light at 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Harden off before planting in warm soil.
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