Pepper Seeds - UFO

UFO pepper seeds grow into compact, upright plants that develop distinctive flattened, disc shaped peppers over a steady growing season. This pepper type is adapted to warm and temperate climates and performs well in home gardens with consistent sunlight. Plants are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing when provided with well drained soil and regular moisture. Seeds are commonly started indoors and transplanted outdoors after frost risk has passed.

Features

• Compact, upright plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate growing conditions

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Consistent seasonal growth and plant structure

• Well suited for space efficient home gardens

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: UFO

• Growth habit: Upright, compact 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: 18 to 30 inches in height, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches between plant