Pepper Seeds – Capsicum annuum

Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is one of the most versatile and rewarding plants to grow in your home garden. Known for its vibrant color, smooth texture, and rich flavor, this variety produces healthy, uniform peppers suitable for fresh use, drying, or cooking. It thrives in warm climates and performs well in containers or open soil.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual warm-season plant

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• Common Name: Pepper

• Variety Type: Home garden variety

• Maturity: 70–90 days from transplanting

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plant with good branching

• Fruit Characteristics: Medium size, smooth skin, vibrant color on maturity

• Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

• Watering Needs: Moderate, maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging

• Temperature Range: 70°F–85°F (21°C–29°C) optimal for growth

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 9–11: February–August

  • Zones 7–8: March–July

  • Zones 5–6: April–June

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch (6 mm) deep

• Germination Time: 7–14 days under warm conditions

• Harvest Period: Summer to early fall depending on climate

• Best Use: Home gardening, fresh consumption, culinary dishes, and seasoning