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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Key West is a cubanelle frying pepper hybrid from Seminis-Petoseed, bred by John Bill for the Caribbean and the Southeast U.S. Long, tapered lime green fruit ripen to red on plants that reach harvest around 70 days from transplant. Its main advantage over Biscayne, the comparison variety, is resistance to races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot, a disease that hits hard in warm, wet climates. If you have lost cubanelles to leaf spot before, this is the one to try. Use it for frying, roasting and stuffing.
Key West traits
- F1 cubanelle type bred by John Bill
- Long, tapered lime green fruit ripening red
- Resists races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot
- Adapted to the Caribbean and Southeast U.S.
- About 70 days from transplant
Good for
- Frying
- Roasting
- Humid-climate gardens
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Alma Paprika | 70–80 days | — | — |
| Ancho Magnifico | 70 days | — | — |
| Bananarama | 70 days | — | — |
| Big Bertha | 70–73 days | — | — |
| Big Chili II | 70–90 days | — | — |
| Big Jim Chili | 70–80 days | — | — |
Key West FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Key West?
Key West is a cubanelle frying pepper hybrid from Seminis-Petoseed, bred by John Bill for the Caribbean and the Southeast U.S. Long, tapered lime green fruit ripen to red on plants that reach harvest around 70 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Key West?
Key West is listed at 70 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 Key West compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Key West: 70 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alma Paprika (70–80 days), Ancho Magnifico (70 days), Bananarama (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Key West good for?
Key West is grown for frying, roasting, humid-climate gardens.
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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