80 days. Capsicum annuum. Plant produces good yields of 2 ¼" long by 2" wide sweet bell peppers. Peppers stays white a long time before turning yellow, and than red. Excellent for salads. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 288960. A variety from Hungary. pk/20
Sweet peppers Capsicum annuum | |
Seed Depth | Soil Temp. for Germination | Days to Germination | Sunlight Requirements | Planting Time |
1/4" | 75 F to 85 F | 7 to 14 days | Full Sun | Spring |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Seed Spacing | Row Spacing | Space After Thinning | Days to Harvest |
N/A | 1" | 36 - 48" | 24" | 60 - 90 days |
Sweet Pepper Seed Planting Information: Sweet peppers can be grown anywhere as long as you have 4 months without frost. You can also grow sweet peppers in containers. Sweet Pepper seeds are sensitive to temperature and moisture. Do not soak the seeds in any type of solution or water before planting, as this may damage the seeds and they may rot and may not germinate. Plant your seeds indoors between January and March, or 5 to 7 weeks before setting outside in garden. Use Miracle Gro Seed Starting Material for best germination results. When plant is 12" or taller, transplant them outdoors. Only plant peppers outdoors on a cloudy day, just prior to getting rain. Plant when soil is warm, at least 2 weeks after last frost, and when temperatures remain above 70 F. Please read the Tips on Growing Hot Peppers as Sweet peppers and hot peppers are grown in relatively the same manner. Plants can grow 3 to 4 ft tall. | |
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Seed Depth: ¼“
Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days
Plant Spacing: 24”
Row Spacing: 36 to 48”
Sunlight Requirement: Full sunDays to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 90 days
USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 11
Note: The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor germination results. Warning: Do not use peat pots, plugs, or potting soil for growing sweet peppers from seeds as the soil may become too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease, fungus, and poor germination results. Do not use covers or lids as lack of air and condensation moisture will cause poor germination results, disease, and fungus. Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.