Red Apple Sweet Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum) | Heart-Shaped

Sweet, Heart-Shaped Peppers for Your Kitchen Garden

Grow Red Apple sweet peppers for juicy, mild flavor and distinctive heart-shaped fruits. This Capsicum annuum variety ripens from green to deep red and is a versatile choice for stuffing, roasting, salads, and fresh eating. Let a few fruits reach their full red color for a colorful harvest straight from your garden.

Variety details

• Variety: Red Apple sweet pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Fruit shape: Heart-shaped, apple-like pods
• Fruit size: Up to approximately 4 inches long and 3 inches wide
• Ripe color: Deep red
• Flavor: Sweet and juicy, without chili heat
• Plant height: Approximately 2–3 feet, depending on conditions
• Product supplied: Seeds, not live plants

Starting your seeds

Start indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before your area's last expected frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Keep the mix consistently moist but not saturated. Maintain warm conditions, around 80–85°F, during germination; a seedling heat mat can help. Allow approximately 1–4 weeks for germination, depending on conditions.

Planting and care

Gradually harden off seedlings over 7–14 days before transplanting. Plant outdoors after frost risk has passed and the soil and nights are reliably warm. Choose full sun and fertile, well-draining soil. Water consistently, adjusting for rainfall and heat, and mulch to help retain soil moisture.

For container growing, use a roomy pot with drainage holes; a 5-gallon container is a practical option. Feed according to the instructions on a suitable vegetable fertilizer. Growing results vary with climate, soil, and care.

Harvest and enjoy

Harvest green peppers if preferred, or allow fruits to ripen fully red for sweeter flavor. Cut stems with scissors rather than pulling fruit from the plant. Try the heart-shaped peppers stuffed and baked, sliced into salads, or roasted as a colorful side dish.

Seed packet options

Choose from the available 10-, 30-, or 100-seed options. Check your selected packet size before ordering.