Pepper Seeds - Espelette

Espelette pepper seeds produce a warm-season annual plant with an upright, bushy growth habit. This pepper type is adapted to warm and temperate climates and requires a long growing season with consistent sunlight. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers and develop sturdy stems with moderate foliage density. Espelette peppers perform best in well-drained soils and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale plantings where summer temperatures are reliable.

Features

• Upright, bushy annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

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

• Performs best in full sun

• Warm-season crop for seasonal garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: 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