Pepper Seeds - Filius Blue

Filius Blue pepper plants are warm-season annuals with a compact, upright growth habit and dense branching. They are well adapted to warm and temperate climates and develop steadily throughout the frost-free growing season. Plants grown from seed establish reliably in fertile, well-drained soil and respond well to consistent sunlight and regular moisture. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where controlled plant size and uniform growth are preferred.

Features

• Compact, upright annual growth habit

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden planting

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal pepper garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Filius Blue pepper

• Growth habit: Compact, 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: 12 to 18 inches tall, 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart