85 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Gong Bao Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 3 to 5″ long hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper named after the famous Chinese Sichuan/Kung Pao chicken dish. They are prized for their productive plants, relatively quick maturity, and versatile use in Asian stir-fries, drying, pickling, or fresh eating. Peppers are medium hot and turn from green to bright red when mature. These slender, thin-walled peppers can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in Chinese dishes. The plant produces continuously all season long. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 87488. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 9,000.
