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- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Socrates X3R is a hybrid bell with blocky fruit, thick walls and the X3R package, meaning it resists races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot. That resistance is the reason to choose it in warm, humid regions where leaf spot defoliates other bells.
Socrates X3R traits
- Hybrid sweet bell
- Blocky, thick-walled fruit
- Resists bacterial leaf spot 1, 2, 3
Good for
- Humid-climate gardens
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socrates X3R this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Bell Boy | 72 days | — | — |
| California Wonder | 72–73 days | — | — |
| California Wonder Gold | 72 days | — | — |
| California Wonder Purple | 72 days | — | — |
| Canary | 72 days | — | — |
| Corno di Toro Rosso | 72–85 days | — | — |
Socrates X3R FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Socrates X3R?
Socrates X3R is a hybrid bell with blocky fruit, thick walls and the X3R package, meaning it resists races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot. That resistance is the reason to choose it in warm, humid regions where leaf spot defoliates other bells.
How many days to maturity is Socrates X3R?
Socrates X3R is listed at 72 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 Socrates X3R compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Socrates X3R: 72 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Bell Boy (72 days), California Wonder (72–73 days), California Wonder Gold (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Socrates X3R good for?
Socrates X3R is grown for humid-climate gardens, fresh slicing.
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
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- 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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