Red Capsicum Seeds

Peppers are treated as annual vegetables in most gardens, but they’re actually tender perennial fruits, like their close relative tomatoes and eggplants.

They are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.

Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Capsicum Annuum
• Common name: Red capsicum, Red Bell pepper
• Fruit colour: Red
• Fruit size: Weighs up to 10-14 ounces
• Life Cycle: perennial
• Scoville Rating: 0 SHUs
• Germination Rate: 75%
• Days to Maturity: 90- 110 days
• Difficulty level: Easy

Red Capsicum Care:

• Sunlight Requirement: Direct sun for at least six to eight hours each day.
• Sowing: Grow seedlings at 62°F night temperature and 70°F day temperature.
• Germination time: Seeds will germinate in 7 to 10 days.
• Soil: Plant in a location with well-drained soil.
• Fertilizer: Capsicum generally needs added nutrition. Phosphorus and calcium are keys to bountiful capsicum growth,
• Watering: Keep bell peppers well-watered, but never leave soil soggy.
• Good intercropping partners: Onion, garlic, basil, beans, corn, etc.