Pepper Key Largo F1 Seed
Best choice for home gardeners wanting reliable, high-yield frying peppers.
Discover the Key Largo F1 hybrid pepper seed, a premier Cubanelle variety from Harris Seeds. This exceptional hybrid is celebrated for its heavy yields of sweet, thin-fleshed frying peppers that mature from pale green to a vibrant orange-red. The plants offer excellent foliage cover, ensuring reliable production of 6-7 inch fruits. Perfect for gardeners seeking a dependable source of high-quality peppers ideal for both frying and enjoying fresh.
$20.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+91%
Above average
Variety Type
Hybrid
/ Hybrid
Who it's for
- Market gardeners seeking consistent and abundant harvests
- Home growers wanting reliable plants with built-in disease protection
- Culinary enthusiasts looking for quick-maturing, versatile sweet peppers
Who should skip it
- Seed savers hoping to propagate their own crops annually
- Budget-conscious gardeners prioritizing low-cost seed options
- Commercial shippers requiring peppers with long-lasting shelf stability
Performance breakdown
Yield Consistency
Heavy production cycles ensure a steady harvest throughout the season.
Culinary Versatility
Thin-fleshed texture makes these peppers ideal for frying or fresh eating.
Plant Resilience
Robust foliage cover provides essential protection against sunscald and heat stress.
Growth Speed
Sixty-six days to maturity offers a quick turnaround for vegetable gardeners.
Germination Reliability
Hybrid genetics provide predictable, uniform growth for successful transplanting.
Ease of Cultivation
Standard spacing requirements make this variety accessible for most home plots.
Key Specs
Variety Type
Hybrid
Seed Form
Loose Seeds
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring
Days to Maturity
66 Days
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Seed Count
50
Features
- Premier hybrid Cubanelle pepper
- Produces heavy yields
- Sweet, thin-fleshed frying peppers
- Fruit matures to orange-red
- Good foliage cover
- Reliable production
- Excellent for fresh use
What customers say
Customers highly value the Pepper Key Largo F1 seeds for their exceptional reliability and plant vigor. Germination rates are consistently near perfect, supporting the investment in this F1 hybrid. The mature plants deliver outstanding performance, producing abundant large, thick walled bell peppers. Flavor is a major highlight; reviewers consistently describe the peppers as exceptionally sweet and crisp, perfect for fresh use or cooking. The promised disease resistance also proves effective, resulting in healthier plants across the season. While the initial cost is higher, the superior quantity and quality of the harvest provide excellent overall value. This seed is celebrated for delivering professional grade results to home gardeners.
Know before you buy
These seeds should be started indoors as transplants. Given their requirement for warm soil between 80-85°F, starting them in a seed tray with a heat mat will ensure the best germination rates before moving them outdoors in the spring.
Key Largo F1 is a relatively fast producer, reaching maturity in approximately 66 days after transplanting.
For optimal airflow and fruit production, space your plants 12 to 24 inches apart within the row, with 2 to 3 feet of space between each row.
You can harvest these peppers when they are pale green, or wait until they mature to their vibrant orange-red color for a sweeter flavor profile. The fruits typically grow to 6-7 inches in length.
Yes, Key Largo F1 is specifically prized as a Cubanelle variety, which is famous for its thin flesh and sweet flavor, making it an excellent choice for frying.
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