Pepper Seeds – Capsicum annuum Vegetable Plant

Pepper is a warm-season vegetable crop grown for its edible fruits, which may range from sweet to hot varieties depending on selection. Plants develop branching stems, green foliage, and white flowers followed by fruit production throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, containers, and greenhouse cultivation. Pepper performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and warm temperatures, providing steady production during the summer months.

Features

• Warm-season vegetable crop
• Produces edible fruits (sweet or hot varieties)
• Compact to bushy growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds, containers, and greenhouses
• Adapted to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Continuous fruiting during the season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Pepper (Bell/Chili Pepper group)
• Seed Type / Variety: Capsicum annuum
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herbaceous plant
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April (indoors) / March-June (outdoors)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 70-90°F (21-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 18-48 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart