Trinidad Seasoning Pepper Seeds for Planting - Vegetable Plant

Trinidad Seasoning Pepper is a warm-season pepper variety widely grown in the Caribbean for its rich aroma, sweet fruity flavor, and very mild heat. Unlike hot peppers, this variety is prized for its ability to enhance dishes without adding strong spiciness, making it ideal for seasoning soups, stews, sauces, marinades, and everyday cooking. The compact, bushy plants are highly productive and well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Thriving in warm climates with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, this easy-to-grow pepper provides abundant harvests throughout the growing season and is a favorite for home vegetable gardens.

Features

• Warm-season sweet aromatic pepper
• Fruity flavor with very mild heat
• Excellent for seasoning and cooking
• High-yielding and productive plants
• Suitable for gardens and containers
• Performs best in full sun
• Ideal for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Trinidad Seasoning Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet Aromatic Pepper Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: January, February, March, April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-30 days at 75-90°F (24-32°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 feet tall, 1-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart