Pepper Seeds - D'Espelette

D'Espelette pepper seeds produce a warm-season annual plant with an upright, bushy growth habit. This pepper type is adapted to temperate and warm climates and is commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Plants require a long, warm growing season and perform best in locations with consistent sunlight and moderate temperatures. D'Espelette peppers adapt well to a range of soils when drainage is good and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale plantings.

Features

• Upright, bushy annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

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

• Performs best with consistent warmth and sunlight

• Warm-season crop for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: D'Espelette

• Growth habit: Upright annual plant

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

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: February to March

  • Outdoor: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures and evenly moist growing medium required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loam or sandy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; consistent watering, avoid waterlogged soil

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

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart