Pepper Seeds
Growing suggestions for pepper seeds
Sow pepper seeds indoors with heat from February, the ideal temperature is 20°C. If sown in a seed tray, prick out seedlings into 10cm pots once they germinate. If grown in plugs, pot them on when they have two sets of true leaves. Transplant into final position in May, either under cover or in a sunny sheltered spot. Plants may need staking as they grow. The main shoot can be pinched out when the plants are 30cm tall to encourage side shoots, but this is not essential.
Pepper growing calendar
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Crop History
Peppers were domesticated in Central and South America and brought to the rest of the world with the Spanish and Portuguese. Most of the peppers introduced to Europe didn’t come directly from the Americas but from India, Asia and Africa via Turkish trading routes.
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Pepper – California Wonder (Organic)
£2.35 Add to basketPepper – California Wonder (Organic)
A classic variety of bell pepper, which has stood the test of time. California Wonder produces an abundance of fruits which start green and ripen to red. They can be eaten at any stage of maturity.
For best results grow under cover in a polytunnel or glass house, otherwise ensure a sheltered and sunny spot.
(Approximate seed count – 15)
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Pepper – Yolo Wonder (Organic)
£2.35 Out of StockPepper – Yolo Wonder (Organic)
A proper bell pepper with thick flesh and excellent, mild flavour. Plants produce large green fruits which mature to red when fully ripe. A productive plant with a spread of about 60cm which is very suitable for British summers. I pick these green to encourage more fruiting and because the taste is just excellent, raw or cooked. – Guest description by our friend Dan from Chagfood CSA!
(Approximate seed count – 15)£2.35
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