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Hot Spot X3R Peppers and Chilies: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Hot Spot X3R is a hybrid hot banana-type pepper with slim, tapered fruit about 8 inches long that ripen from light green through yellow to red.

Key facts

Days to maturity
64 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Hot Spot X3R is a hybrid hot banana-type pepper with slim, tapered fruit about 8 inches long that ripen from light green through yellow to red. Its X3R designation signals resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3. Grow in full sun with even watering.

Hot Spot X3R traits

  • F1 hybrid hot banana type
  • Slim tapered fruit about 8 inches
  • Light green ripening through yellow to red
  • Resists races 1, 2 and 3 of bacterial leaf spot

Good for

  • Pickling
  • Frying
  • Fresh chile

Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Hot Spot X3R this page64 days——
Hot Portugal64 days——
Saigon64–80 days——
The Godfather64 days——
Yummy64–73 days——
Alba65–85 days——
Ancho65–88 days——

Hot Spot X3R FAQ

What kind of peppers and chilies is Hot Spot X3R?

Hot Spot X3R is a hybrid hot banana-type pepper with slim, tapered fruit about 8 inches long that ripen from light green through yellow to red. Its X3R designation signals resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1, 2 and 3.

How many days to maturity is Hot Spot X3R?

Hot Spot X3R is listed at 64 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 Hot Spot X3R compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?

Hot Spot X3R: 64 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Hot Portugal (64 days), Saigon (64–80 days), The Godfather (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Hot Spot X3R good for?

Hot Spot X3R is grown for pickling, frying, fresh chile.

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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