Red Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Red pepper seeds produce warm-season plants that grow as compact, bushy annuals bearing vibrant red fruits when fully mature. These plants perform well in sunny, warm environments and are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Red peppers begin green and gradually ripen to red as they mature, requiring a longer growing period for full color development. They adapt to a range of well-drained soils and are commonly cultivated for home gardening and small-scale production in regions with a frost-free growing season.

Features

• Warm-season crop with compact, bushy growth
• Produces fruits that mature from green to red
• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and open gardens
• Adaptable to different well-drained soil types
• Requires consistent warmth and sunlight for optimal development

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Red Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard vegetable variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to early fall
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (outdoor transplanting)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 20–30°C with steady moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 45–90 cm height; 30–60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants