Pepper Seeds - Chocolate

Chocolate pepper plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, branching growth habit and steady development during the frost-free growing period. They are suited to warm and temperate climates and grow best with consistent sunlight and evenly moist soil. Plants started from seed establish reliably in fertile, well-drained soil and form compact to moderately spreading plants over the season. This variety is commonly grown in home gardens, raised beds, and containers 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 vegetable garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Chocolate 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: 18 to 30 inches tall, 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart