Pepper Seeds – Manzano

Grow distinctive and flavorful Manzano Peppers with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their thick flesh, bright coloring, and black seeds, Manzano peppers offer a moderately hot, fruity flavor that makes them excellent for fresh use, sauces, stuffing, and roasting. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds provide high germination and produce strong, productive plants that thrive in cooler high-altitude climates as well as warm regions with partial shade.

Manzano Pepper plants are vigorous and long-lived, capable of producing numerous round, apple-shaped peppers throughout the season. Ideal for gardeners seeking a rare and unique pepper variety with exceptional taste and ornamental appeal.

Features

• Heirloom Variety: True Manzano type with characteristic black seeds and thick flesh.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Naturally grown without synthetic chemicals.

• High Germination Rate: Ensures strong early plant development.

• Moderate Heat & Fruity Flavor: Great for salsas, stuffing, and cooking.

• Round, Colorful Fruits: Attractive peppers that stand out in any garden.

• Cold-Tolerant for a Pepper: Performs better than most peppers in cool climates.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Pepper Seeds

• Variety: Manzano Pepper

• Fruit Shape: Round, apple-like

• Fruit Color: Green turning yellow, orange, or red

• Seed Color: Black (distinctive trait)

• Heat Level: Moderate to hot

• Growth Habit: Bushy perennial in warm zones, annual elsewhere

• Plant Height: 24–48 inches

• Days to Germination: 10–20 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F

• Days to Maturity: 90–120 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11 (perennial), Zones 3–8 (annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Sowing: March–May

  • Early Summer Sowing: June in cooler climates

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Outdoor Sowing: Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 24–36 inches between plants

• Harvest Period: Summer through late fall (July–November)