Pepper Seeds - Bode

Bode pepper seeds grow into compact, upright plants with a branching growth habit suited to warm growing conditions. This pepper type is commonly cultivated in regions with long, frost free seasons and consistent sunlight. Plants perform well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers when grown in well drained soil and provided with regular moisture. Seeds are typically started indoors and transplanted outdoors after temperatures remain reliably warm, making them suitable for a wide range of home garden environments.

Features

• Compact, upright branching growth habit

• Adapted to warm and long growing seasons

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Consistent growth under full sun

• Well suited for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum chinense

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Bode

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 3 to 6: February to March indoors

  • Zones 7 to 8: January to February indoors

  • Zones 9 to 11: December to January indoors or direct sow after frost

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; soil temperatures between 75 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil kept evenly moist but not waterlogged

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

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants