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- Days to maturity
- 65–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ruby King is an American heirloom bell pepper with catalog records back to at least 1902, kept alive through Seed Savers Exchange after a 1977 donation. Fruit grows to about 6 inches, blocky and thick-walled, ripening from dark green to a glossy ruby red with a mild sweet flavor. It is earlier than many big modern bells, at roughly 65 to 70 days from transplant, which suits short seasons. Plants set heavy clusters, so stake or cage them, and give full sun and even moisture.
Ruby King traits
- Heirloom bell documented since at least 1902
- 6-inch blocky fruit, dark green to ruby red
- Thick walls and mild sweet flavor
- Early, 65-70 days from transplant
- Heavy fruit clusters; benefits from support
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Stuffing
- Cooking
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby King this page | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Alba | 65–85 days | — | — |
| Ancho | 65–88 days | — | — |
| Arapaho | About 65 days | — | — |
| Ariane | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Atris | 65–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Autopick | 65–75 days | — | — |
Ruby King FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Ruby King?
Ruby King is an American heirloom bell pepper with catalog records back to at least 1902, kept alive through Seed Savers Exchange after a 1977 donation. Fruit grows to about 6 inches, blocky and thick-walled, ripening from dark green to a glossy ruby red with a mild sweet flavor.
How many days to maturity is Ruby King?
Ruby King is listed at 65–70 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 Ruby King compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Ruby King: 65–70 days. Similar peppers and chilies varieties include Alba (65–85 days), Ancho (65–88 days), Arapaho (About 65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ruby King good for?
Ruby King is grown for fresh slicing, stuffing, cooking.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.