Sweet Pickle Pepper – Live Plant | Colorful Pickling Pepper 65 Days
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Festive, Drought-Hardy & Perfect for Pickling — A Gardener’s Delight
Sweet Pickle Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact, drought-hardy plant that produces a festive mix of yellow, orange, red, and purple fruits that look like colorful Christmas tree lights. As ornamental as it is delicious, it’s the perfect pickling pepper and a stunning container specimen for patios and small gardens.
Plant Details
- Species: Capsicum annuum
- Heat Level: Mild with a pungent kick
- Fruit: Small, colorful mix — yellow, orange, red, purple simultaneously
- Plant Size: 12–18 in tall; compact and bushy
- Days to Maturity: 65 days from transplant
- Best For: Pickling, fresh eating, container display, garnishes
- Container Friendly: Yes – 3-gallon pot minimum, full sun
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun with rich, well-draining soil. Amend the planting hole with compost and feed every 2–3 weeks for the first 6 weeks. Drought-hardy once established — ideal for sunny garden beds or patio containers.
Harvest Tips
Harvest with clean garden scissors at any color stage. Pick frequently to keep the plant producing all season long.
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