Pepper, Ornamental Mix (Capsicum annuum) - 30 Seeds

Features:

Description: The Ornamental Pepper Mix brings vibrant color and unique shapes to your garden, making it an eye-catching addition to containers, borders, and garden beds. This heirloom mix produces a variety of peppers in fiery reds, bright yellows, and deep purples, with compact plants that thrive in both small and large spaces. While these peppers are edible, they are typically grown for their striking ornamental appeal, adding a lively burst of color to any landscape.

Growing Instructions:

  1. Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost.
  2. Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
  3. Temperature: Maintain a soil temperature of 70-80°F for optimal germination, which takes 10-21 days.
  4. Transplanting: Once seedlings develop 2 sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots.
  5. Hardening Off: Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting outdoors.
  6. Outdoor Planting: Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart. Ensure full sun and well-draining soil.