Pepper, commonly known as Sweet Pepper, is a warm-season vegetable plant cultivated for its smooth, fleshy fruits that develop during the growing season. The plant forms a compact, bushy structure with green leaves and small white flowers that later produce peppers. Pepper plants grow best in warm temperatures with full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil. They are commonly grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers where steady warmth and consistent moisture support fruit development throughout the growing period.
Features
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Warm-season vegetable plant producing fleshy peppers
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Compact bushy growth suitable for garden beds and containers
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Produces small flowers that develop into fruits
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Adapted to warm climates with full sunlight
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Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container planting
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
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Common Name (US): Sweet Pepper
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Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seeds
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Growth Habit: Bushy annual plant
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USDA Zones: 4 to 11
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through autumn
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 4 to 7: February to April (start indoors)
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Zones 8 to 11: January to March
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 22 to 28 C in moist, well-drained seed starting mix
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to maintain evenly moist soil
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Mature Plant Size: 18 to 30 inches height; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants