Manzano Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Manzano pepper seeds produce vigorous, warm-season plants with a bushy, upright growth habit and thick, woody stems. These plants are adapted to moderate and cooler highland conditions compared to many other peppers and require a long growing season for proper development. Manzano peppers perform best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and consistent moisture. They are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, where they establish steadily and produce fleshy fruits over an extended period.

Features

• Vigorous plant with bushy, upright growth
• Adapted to moderate and cooler temperature conditions
• Produces fleshy fruits during the growing cycle
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Requires consistent moisture and well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum pubescens
• Common Name (US): Manzano Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Chili pepper variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, perennial shrub (grown as annual in cooler regions)
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (perennial); 4–8 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to fall
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (outdoor transplanting)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days at 18–25°C with steady moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1–2 meters height; 1–1.5 meters spread
• Plant Spacing: 45–60 cm between plants