Sweet Pepper Seeds - Rainbow

Rainbow sweet pepper seeds grow into upright, bushy plants that produce a mix of colorful peppers over a long growing season. This sweet pepper type is well suited to warm and temperate climates and performs reliably in home gardens. Plants adapt well to garden beds, raised beds, and container growing when provided with full sun, well drained soil, and consistent moisture. Seeds are commonly started indoors and transplanted outdoors after frost risk has passed.

Features

• Upright, bushy plant growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Produces peppers with varied coloration

• Steady growth throughout the season

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Sweet Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Rainbow

• 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