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- Days to maturity
- 57–77 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Red Knight X3R is the version of Red Knight with the X3R disease package, meaning resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3, plus potato virus Y and tobacco mosaic virus. Plants are compact and set large, blocky green fruit with thick walls at around 57 days that ripens to red. A strong choice for humid regions where bacterial spot ruins other bells.
Red Knight X3R traits
- Hybrid sweet bell on compact plants
- Big blocky fruit with thick walls
- Green at about 57 days, ripening to red
- Resistant to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2, 3
- Resistant to potato virus Y and tobacco mosaic virus
Good for
- Humid-climate gardens
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Knight X3R this page | 57–77 days | — | — |
| Apple | 57–77 days | — | — |
| Beauty Bell | 57 days | — | — |
| Zippy | 57 days | — | — |
| Cute Stuff Gold | 56 days | — | — |
| Frank's | 56 days | — | — |
| Golden Arrow | 58 days | — | — |
Red Knight X3R FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Red Knight X3R?
Red Knight X3R is the version of Red Knight with the X3R disease package, meaning resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3, plus potato virus Y and tobacco mosaic virus. Plants are compact and set large, blocky green fruit with thick walls at around 57 days that ripens to red.
How many days to maturity is Red Knight X3R?
Red Knight X3R is listed at 57–77 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other peppers and chilies varieties, so check them in the peppers and chilies growing guide.
How does Red Knight X3R compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Red Knight X3R: 57–77 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Apple (57–77 days), Beauty Bell (57 days), Zippy (57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red Knight X3R good for?
Red Knight X3R is grown for humid-climate gardens, fresh slicing, stuffing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
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- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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