Pepper Seeds – Piquillo

Grow authentic, flavorful Piquillo Peppers with these premium heirloom seeds. Known for their sweet, rich flavor and triangular shape, Piquillo peppers are prized for roasting, stuffing, and cooking. These Non-GMO, Organic seeds offer a high germination rate and produce vigorous plants that thrive in warm, sunny growing conditions.

Piquillo Pepper plants yield abundant, bright red fruits that are tender, aromatic, and easy to prepare. Ideal for raised beds, containers, and traditional garden plots, this heirloom variety is perfect for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts looking for reliable performance and exceptional flavor.

Features

• Heirloom Variety: True Piquillo type with classic shape and sweet flavor.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Naturally grown without synthetic treatments or additives.

• High Germination Rate: Supports fast, strong early growth.

• Sweet, Aromatic Peppers: Ideal for roasting, stuffing, and cooking.

• High-Yield Plants: Produce numerous fruits throughout the season.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for both containers and in-ground planting.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Common Name (US): Pepper Seeds

• Variety: Piquillo Pepper

• Fruit Shape: Triangular, tapering

• Fruit Color: Green turning bright red

• Heat Level: Sweet (not hot)

• Growth Habit: Upright annual

• Plant Height: 18–30 inches

• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F

• Days to Maturity: 75–90 days

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season:

  • Spring Sowing: March–May

  • Early Summer Sowing: June (cooler regions)

• Indoor Sowing: Start indoors 6–10 weeks before last frost

• Outdoor Sowing: Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 18–24 inches between plants

• Harvest Period: Summer through fall (July–October)