Drop Pepper Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Drop Pepper is a small-fruited pepper plant known for its distinctive drop-shaped fruits and vigorous warm-season growth. It grows well in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture, making it suitable for home vegetable gardens and containers.

Features

• Small, distinctive drop-shaped pepper fruits
• Warm-season vegetable plant
• Compact to bushy growth habit
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens
• Can be grown in containers
• Prefers full sun and warm conditions
• Requires fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for fresh use and cooking

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum spp.
• Common Name (US): Drop Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Drop Pepper Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: Warm-season perennial, commonly grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 4–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Late winter to spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 7–21 days in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–4 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 18–24 inches apart