Peter Pepper Seeds - red

Peter Pepper seeds grow into a warm-season annual plant with an upright, branching growth habit. This pepper variety is adapted to warm and temperate climates and requires a full growing season with consistent heat. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers and perform best in areas with full sun and good air circulation. Peter Pepper plants prefer well-drained soil and steady moisture during active growth and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale plantings.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing

• Performs best in full sun

• Warm-season crop for seasonal garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Peter Pepper Red

• Growth habit: Upright annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: February to March

  • Outdoor: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures and evenly moist growing medium required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loam or sandy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; consistent watering, avoid waterlogged soil

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall; 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart