Sweet Pepper Seeds - Green

Green sweet pepper seeds grow into compact, bushy plants that develop sturdy stems and consistent foliage. This sweet pepper type is suited to warm and temperate growing conditions and performs well in home gardens with full sun exposure. Plants adapt easily to garden beds, raised beds, and container growing when planted in well drained soil and given regular moisture. Seeds are commonly started indoors and transplanted outdoors after frost risk has passed.

Features

• Compact, bushy plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Consistent growth under full sun

• Well suited for seasonal home garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Sweet Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Green

• Growth habit: Upright, bushy 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 plants