Pepper Seeds - Long

Long pepper seeds grow into upright, productive plants that develop elongated peppers over an extended growing season. This pepper type is well suited to warm climates and performs reliably in home gardens with full sun exposure. Long pepper plants adapt well to garden beds, raised beds, and container growing when provided with well drained soil and consistent moisture. Seeds are commonly started indoors and transplanted outdoors after frost risk has passed, making them suitable for a wide range of growing regions.

Features

• Upright, branching plant with elongated pepper development

• Adapted to warm and temperate growing conditions

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Productive growth over a long season

• Compact enough for space conscious gardens

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Long

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 9 to 11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 3 to 6: February to March indoors

  • Zones 7 to 8: January to February indoors

  • Zones 9 to 11: December to January indoors or direct sow after frost

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well drained soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; soil kept evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches in height, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants