Pepper Seeds - Goathorn

Goathorn pepper seeds produce a warm-season annual plant with an upright, branching growth habit. This pepper type is well suited to warm and temperate climates and requires a long growing season with consistent heat. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers and perform best in full sun with good air circulation. Goathorn peppers adapt well to well-drained soils and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale plantings.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

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

• Performs best with consistent warmth and full sun

• Warm-season crop for seasonal garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Goathorn

• 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