Cooking Pepper Plant Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Cooking Pepper Plant is a warm-season pepper variety prized for its rich aroma, sweet flavor, and versatility in the kitchen. The flavorful peppers are commonly used in soups, stews, sauces, stir-fries, marinades, and fresh dishes, adding depth of flavor with mild to moderate heat depending on the variety. Compact and productive, these plants grow well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

This easy-to-grow pepper thrives in warm temperatures, fertile well-drained soil, and full sun. With proper care, it produces abundant harvests of colorful, aromatic peppers throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season culinary pepper plant
• Sweet and aromatic fruits
• Suitable for cooking and fresh use
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Performs best in full sun
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Seasoning Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Culinary Sweet 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