Amarillo

Family: Apiaceae Root Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Sweet, sunlit flavor bursts from Amarillo’s Danvers-style roots—tender yet substantial, with a crisp snap and a bright, honeyed finish.

The deep orange-gold flesh holds its character through roasting and pan-browning, and it shines when sliced fresh for salads, slaws, or quick pickles. Garden-ready at about 75 days, Amarillo delivers dependable, classic Danvers shape with a satisfying bite from first harvest to the last.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 75 DaysHabit: Taproot

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Amarillo Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 8th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 2nd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Jul 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Jul 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jul 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Jul 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jun 24th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 15th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 6th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	May 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	Apr 25th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 15th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	75
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Taproot
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Amarillo’s Danvers roots balance tenderness with a real snap, so they hold their texture in hot roasting and don’t collapse into mushy sweetness. Use them when you want that honeyed, sun-bright flavor to show up—shaved raw, caramel-edged in the pan, or tang-locked in quick pickles.

Best Uses

roasting until caramel-edged in hot oven heat for maximum sweetness
quick pan-browning or shallow-frying for a deep golden crust
fresh slicing or shaved into salads and slaws where the snap stays snappy
fast pickling for candy-sweet tangy crunch

Flavor Profile

crisp sweet crunch with bright, honeyed finish tender-yet-substantial bite (snap, not woody) deep orange-gold sweetness that intensifies under heat

Kitchen Pairings

citrus (orange or lemon) ginger cumin olive oil honey feta

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Amarillo crop develops powdery mildew?

Amarillo plants are prone to powdery mildew in warm, humid spells with poor airflow. Remove the worst leaves, then spray a ready-to-use potassium bicarbonate or horticultural sulfur product according to the label, starting at the first white patches. Space plants to improve airflow and avoid wetting the foliage when watering to slow it down.

How often should I water Amarillo during the main growing phase?

During the main growing phase, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, and continue this pattern until flowering and fruit set begin, then avoid letting the soil swing from very dry to very wet.

How can I tell when Amarillo is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the pods are fully formed and the peppers have reached the expected mature color (typically bright yellow), usually around 75 days from planting. Pick peppers that are firm and glossy; if they feel soft or wrinkled, they’re overripe. For best flavor and yield, harvest every few days as they mature.