Ruby Delite

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Delite Series peppers have strong, vigorous plants with good early setting that continues throughout the season. The crunchy, flavorful fruit have perfect size, are smooth and glossy. The plants have good cover.

Also in the Delite Series: Lemon DeliteOrange Delite, and the Delite Blend.

V37202 : Ruby Delite
Treatment * Pkg Size ** Price (USD)
Treated 100 seeds $55.80
Treated 500 seeds $246.90
Treated 1M seeds $352.70
Treated 5M seeds $1,632.75
Treated 25M seeds $7,775.00
Treated 50M seeds $14,950.00
* M = 1,000
** US customer prices shown in USD.
*** Canadian customers, please log in to see CA prices in USD.

Disease Resistance
Tobacco Mosaic Virus 0
Attributes
Item Number
V37202
Pepper Type
Miniature Sweet Cones
Color
Red
Maturity (days from transplant)
60 - 65
Flesh
Thick
Size
Miniature
Length (inches)
3
Diameter (inches)
1.5
Year New
2025
High Tunnel  
Yes
Treatment
Standard Treatment
Popular For
Cold Greenhouse and Tunnels, Commercial Grower, Fresh Market, Home Garden
Canada
Yes

Growing Tips

Planting

Sow in the greenhouse 7 - 9 weeks before desired planting date. Allow plants to harden 7 days before transplanting. Plant transplants halfway between rootball and bottom leaves. This will help prevent lodging.

Planting Guidelines - Peppers
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
64,000 - 76,000
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
2.2 - 2.6 oz
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
9.1 - 12.1 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
500 - 667
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
18 - 24"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
12"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
.3 - .5"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
65 - 85°F
Days to Germination:
10 - 14
Management

Scout every 7 days to ensure crop development. Consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide or your local extension agent for identification and treatments.

Harvest

Cut or break pepper off the plant but leave at least 1” of the stem attached to the pepper.

Storage

Clean and wax peppers. Pre-cool at 45ºF. Store at 45 - 50ºF with 90 - 95% humidity; this will ensure the longest shelf life.