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El Rey Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

El Rey is a Sakata hybrid hot pepper with long, slim fruit.

Key facts

Days to maturity
75 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

El Rey is a Sakata hybrid hot pepper with long, slim fruit. Its notable feature is resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3, making it a good choice in humid climates. Grow in full sun with consistent watering.

El Rey traits

  • F1 hybrid hot pepper from Sakata
  • Long and slim fruit
  • Resists races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot

Good for

  • Fresh chile
  • Drying

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
El Rey this page75 days——
'Buena Mulata' Pepper75–80 days——
Albino Bullnose75 days——
Aristotle X3R75 days——
Baby Belle Tricolor Mix75 days——
Baby Pepper Chilli75 days——
Bolivian Rainbow75 days——

El Rey FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is El Rey?

El Rey is a Sakata hybrid hot pepper with long, slim fruit. Its notable feature is resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3, making it a good choice in humid climates.

How many days to maturity is El Rey?

El Rey is listed at 75 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 El Rey compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

El Rey: 75 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Albino Bullnose (75 days), Aristotle X3R (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is El Rey good for?

El Rey is grown for fresh chile, drying.

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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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