Red Apple Sweet Pepper Seeds – Heart-Shaped Stuffing Pepper | Disease-Resistant (Capsicum annuum)

The Red Apple Sweet Pepper is a standout Capsicum annuum variety prized for its beautiful heart-shaped fruits, exceptional juicy sweetness with no bitter bell pepper aftertaste, and impressive disease resistance. Large pods reach up to 4 inches long by 3 inches wide and ripen from green to deep red on productive 2–3 foot plants. Highly prolific even in challenging conditions, it is a top choice for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and salads. Zero heat — pure sweet fruit flavor.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Pod Shape: Heart-shaped — apple-like appearance
• Pod Size: Up to 4″ long × 3″ wide
• Pod Color: Green → Deep Red at maturity
• Flavor: Sweet, juicy, fruity — no bitterness, no heat
• Heat Level: None — sweet pepper
• Plant Height: 2–3 feet
• Disease Resistance: Yes — highly productive in difficult conditions
• Best Use: Stuffing, fresh eating, roasting, salads

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Sow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended
• Germination time: 1–4 weeks
• Soak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing
• Avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Water 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base
• Feed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers year-round
• Harden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F

Harvest

Harvest at green stage for continuous production or allow to ripen fully red for maximum sweetness. Always cut with scissors — never pull — to protect fragile stems. Pick regularly to encourage continued fruiting.