Paprika Pepper Seeds – Capsicum annuum

Grow a dependable and aromatic pepper crop with Paprika Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum), a classic variety known for its rich color, mild warmth, and strong adaptability in home gardens. These plants produce elongated peppers that mature from green to deep red, making them ideal for drying, grinding, or using fresh in a variety of dishes.

Perfect for vegetable patches, raised beds, and container gardens, paprika peppers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. With their steady production and easy-to-grow nature, they are an excellent choice for gardeners wanting a flavorful pepper variety for summer harvests.

Features

• Produces long, aromatic red paprika-type peppers

• Ideal for drying and culinary use

• Vigorous plants with reliable warm-season yields

• Excellent for vegetable patches, raised beds, and containers

• Easy to grow and suitable for all gardening levels

Specifications

• Common Name: Paprika Pepper

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• Color: Green turning deep red at maturity

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors February–March; transplant May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Start indoors February–March; transplant April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Start indoors January–February; transplant March–April

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow or transplant February–March

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10 (annual crop)

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days

• Plant Height: 20–30 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright annual pepper plant