Snack Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Snack pepper seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a compact, bushy growth habit and upright stems. These plants develop small, blocky to slightly elongated fruits that mature through color stages under suitable conditions. Snack peppers thrive in warm climates and require a frost-free growing period for proper development. They perform best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation, the plants establish steadily and produce fruits throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with compact, bushy growth
• Produces small fruits suitable for frequent harvesting
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Snack Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet pepper 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 22–30°C with steady moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 45–75 cm height; 30–50 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants