Caribbean Sweet Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Caribbean Sweet Pepper is a warm-season pepper variety cherished for its sweet flavor, rich aroma, and vibrant red fruits. Popular throughout the Caribbean, this pepper offers a fruity taste with little to no heat, making it ideal for fresh eating, sauces, seasonings, and a variety of culinary dishes. The compact, bushy plants are highly productive and perform well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

This easy-to-grow variety thrives in warm temperatures, fertile well-drained soil, and full sun, producing an abundant harvest throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season sweet aromatic pepper
• Produces vibrant red fruits
• Fruity flavor with mild to no heat
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Performs best in full sun
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Trinidad Pimento Pepper / Caribbean Sweet Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Aromatic Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: January, February, March, April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-30 days at 75-90°F (24-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall, 1-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart