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Giant Aconcagua Pepper Seeds- Capsicum annuum-Sweet Pepper - Caribbean garden seed

Pepper Seeds- Giant Aconcagua, Sweet

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Size: 10 Seeds

This variety of pepper seeds is known for producing one of the largest sweet peppers available. It is named after the famous Mt. Aconcagua in the Andes and is highly productive. The long tapered fruits can reach up to 3 inches in width and 12 inches in length. Ripens from green to orange to red. Great flavor at any stage of maturity, but sweetest when fully ripened to red. Green fruits can be used starting at 50 days, red fruits at 70 days from transplant.
Soil & Water: Peppers require deeply-worked, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8. Water deeply, but don't over water. 

Did You Know? Sweet peppers are loaded with vitamins C and A. Red peppers contain twice the vitamin C and eleven times the beta carotene of green peppers.

  • Soil Temperature: 75-85F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"
  • Germination: 6-15 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 22"-30"
  • Days To Maturity: 68-78 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun
  • Spacing After Thinning: 12"

TO GROW PEPPER SEEDS
1. where gloves
2.always wash your hands even after you take you gloves off
3.have some lime juice to dump on your hands if they are burning as its said to relieve the burning
4.never rub any sensitive area like your eyes and so forth.
5.before you take your gloves off besure you are completely finished at what you are doing

Soak seeds
Pepper seeds can be soaked in water at room temperature for a maximum of 24 hours in order to speed up the germination process.

Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm .Pepper seeds come from tropical, humid regions and require proper temperature, moisture, and air circulation for optimal growth. Avoid using jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as they can cause problems with moisture levels and lead to disease and fungus. Organic Seed Starting Material is recommended for optimal germination results..

When to move outside
Place plants outside where they will receive wind protection and a couple hours of sunlight. Gradually increase the amount of sunlight over a week or two. Bring them indoors if night temperatures drop below 55°F
Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
Peppers can be grown all year long in containers. It is suitable for apartment dwellers and gardeners who live in cool regions where the number of growing days are limited. Many pepper enthusiast grow peppers in pots so they can have fresh peppers all year long. It’s best to use 5 gallon containers so the roots do not get too over-crowded
Soil Requirements: Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.
Water Requirements: Water well with soaker hoses during dry and hot spells.
Fertilizer Requirements: Use Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.

 

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