Pepper Seeds - Sugar Rush Peach

Sugar Rush Peach pepper seeds grow into upright, branching plants with a vigorous growth habit suited to warm growing conditions. This pepper type performs well in regions with long, mild to warm seasons and adapts easily to home garden settings. Plants are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers when grown in well drained soil with consistent moisture. Seeds are typically started indoors and transplanted outdoors once temperatures are stable, making them adaptable to a wide range of climates.

Features

• Upright, branching growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Performs well as a long season annual

• Consistent growth under full sun conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum baccatum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Sugar Rush Peach

• 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; 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

• Mature plant size: 30 to 40 inches in height, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plants