Pepper Seeds - Red Kalocsa

Red Kalocsa pepper seeds grow into compact, upright plants with a branching habit well suited to warm growing conditions. This pepper type is traditionally grown as a long season crop and performs best in areas with steady sunlight and moderate heat. 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 home gardens across many regions.

Features

• Compact, upright plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Performs well as a long season crop

• Consistent growth under full sun conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Red Kalocsa

• 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: 7 to 14 days; 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 saturated

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

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plant