Bell Pepper Seeds - Santa Fe Grande

Santa Fe Grande bell pepper plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, branching growth habit and consistent seasonal development. They are well adapted to warm and temperate climates and perform reliably during the frost-free growing period. Plants grown from seed establish steadily in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering and full sunlight. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where proper spacing supports airflow and balanced plant growth.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal bell pepper garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Bell pepper

• Seed type / variety: Santa Fe Grande bell pepper

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 4 to 6: March to April (indoors), May to June (outdoors)

  • Zones 7 to 9: February to March (indoors), April to May (outdoors)

  • Zones 10 to 11: January to February (outdoors)

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; warm soil temperatures with consistent moisture

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apar