Pepper Big Red Seeds – Heirloom Sweet Thick-Walled Bell Classic
- Ontario Grown
$2.20
SKU: GS-8920-PEP-DT
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Pepper 'Big Red' (Capsicum annuum) is a high-yielding, open-pollinated heirloom bell pepper prized for its large size, blocky shape, and exceptionally sweet flavor. Producing heavy, 3- to 4-lobed fruits measuring 4 inches wide and up to 4 inches long, it transitions from deep green to a brilliant, glossy crimson red at full maturity. Slicing open the pod reveals thick, juicy, crisp flesh with a rich, sugary-sweet taste and no heat. Outstanding for fresh salads, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and freezing, Big Red is a reliable performer in summer vegetable gardens and raised beds.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Pepper 'Big Red' (Capsicum annuum)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Vegetable / Nightshade Family
- Color: Deep green maturing to vibrant glossy crimson-red
- Plant Characteristics: Sturdy upright bushy habit (24–30 inches tall / 60–75 cm), thick blocky 3- to 4-lobed fruits (4 inches wide), heavy foliage coverage, zero heat
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden rows, raised beds, large patio containers (5-gallon minimum), home greenhouse plots
- Season: Summer through Early Autumn Harvest (Warm Season, ~75–80 Days to Maturity from Transplant)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors early to mid-March 8 to 10 weeks before last spring frost (sow 0.25 inches deep with bottom heat 24–29°C / 75–85°F). Transplant outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures remain above 10°C (50°F), soil warms completely. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady moisture; well-drained organic soil, avoiding waterlogged roots)
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