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Pepper (Sweet) Californian Wonder Seeds

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
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For many years the standard mix of sweet peppers, it can be relied upon to give a good crop of blocky fruits which turn from green to red.

Key information

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Genus: Pepper

Characteristics & growing conditions

Colour: Green,Red
For indoor sowing
When February to April.
Where In pots or trays of seed compost.
How Sow thinly, cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid. Keep at approx. 15-20°C. Seedlings appear 7-21 days.
Care Remove cover when seedlings appear. When 5cm tall transplant into 10cm pots of compost with as little root disturbance as possible. Keep at approx. 15°C For greenhouse crops: Transplant to grow bags or large pots in the greenhouse in May to June. For outdoor crops: Stand outside for a few days late May (avoid frosts). Choose a warm, sunny sheltered spot outside. Keep moist and weed free.
Harvest July to October. Note, outdoor crops will be smaller and later.

Recommended growing locations.

Container
Sow Indoors
Sow Outside
Flowers / Harvest

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