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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ristra is a hybrid cayenne named for the strings of drying chilies it suits. The thin-walled pods are lime green when young and ripen to bright crimson, drying quickly once picked red.
Ristra traits
- Hybrid cayenne type
- Thin-walled pods, lime green to crimson red
- Hot fruit for drying
Good for
- Drying strings (ristras)
- Chili powder
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ristra 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 | — | — |
Ristra FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Ristra?
Ristra is a hybrid cayenne named for the strings of drying chilies it suits. The thin-walled pods are lime green when young and ripen to bright crimson, drying quickly once picked red.
How many days to maturity is Ristra?
Ristra 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 Ristra compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Ristra: 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 Ristra good for?
Ristra is grown for drying strings (ristras), chili powder.
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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