Red Peter Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Grow Red Peter Peppers for Flavor and Garden Interest

Red Peter pepper is an heirloom Capsicum annuum variety known for its distinctive novelty-shaped pods. The fruits ripen from green to red and bring noticeable heat to homemade chili powder, sauces, and salsas. Grow a few plants in your vegetable garden or a sunny container, then enjoy harvesting your own ripe peppers.

Variety details

• Variety: Red Peter pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Heat: Medium hot; actual heat varies with growing conditions and individual fruit
• Ripe color: Red
• Maturity: Allow a long growing season; the listing indicates 100+ days, with timing dependent on conditions
• Product supplied: Seeds, not live plants

Starting your seeds

Sow indoors approximately 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the mix warm and consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Gentle bottom heat can help maintain steady warmth. Germination may take approximately one week to a month, depending on conditions. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.

Transplanting and growing

Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor light and wind before transplanting. Wait until frost risk has passed and soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. Choose a sunny position with fertile, well-draining soil. For container growing, use a roomy pot with drainage holes; a 5-gallon container gives the roots space to develop.

Water consistently, especially during hot or dry weather. Mulch around established plants to help retain moisture, keeping mulch clear of the stems. Feed according to the instructions on a suitable vegetable fertilizer rather than following a fixed feeding schedule.

Harvest and use

Harvest when peppers reach their mature red color. Cut the stems with garden scissors to avoid damaging the plant. Use the ripe peppers in sauces, salsas, or dried chili powder, adjusting the amount to suit your heat preference.

Packet options

Choose from the available 10-, 25-, or 100-seed options. Check your selected packet size before ordering.

Handle hot peppers safely

Wear gloves when cutting or processing peppers, avoid touching your eyes, and wash your hands and utensils thoroughly afterward. Keep harvested peppers away from children and pets.