Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Sunbright

75 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Sunbright Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Sunbright Peppers are an open-pollinated variety of golden bell pepper that produces high yields of large, blocky fruit. The thick, sweet flesh of the Sunbright yellow bell pepper is delicious when eaten fresh or cooked. Sunbright sweet pepper plants grow best in full sun and loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. ~4,000 seeds/oz. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Capsicum annuum Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. Days to Maturity: 75 (from transplant) Days to Germination: 7-10 Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch Direct Sow: No Start Indoors: Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. Pepper Pollination: Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. Pepper Type: Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches Row Spacing: 24-36 inches Plant Height: 18-30 inches Plant Width: 18-24 inches Growth Habit: Upright Deer Resistant: No Scoville Heat Units: 0 Heat Level: Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale. Growth Speed: Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. Temperature Preference: Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. Germination Temperature: 80-90 F Light Preference: Full Sun Pests and Diseases: Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. Sunbright Pepper Color: Yellow Sunbright Pepper Flavor: Sweet Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed Pepper Use: Toppings, fresh eating, salads Climate Tolerance: Sunbright Yellow Bell Pepper Seed Growth Habits: Sweet bell pepper plants, like the Sunbright yellow pepper variety, grow well in loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH and in conditions with 6 to 8 hours or more of direct sunlight. Sunbright sweet pepper seeds should be started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your USDA hardiness zone. It is often best to transplant pepper seedlings into the garden at least 2 weeks after your last frost date to ensure nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees F. When flowering, nighttime temperatures should be above 60 degrees F to prevent problems with fruit set. Given the right conditions, Sunbright heirloom bell pepper plants will grow between 24" and 36" tall, and they will yield abundant fruit measuring around 5" that ripens from green to yellow. Various Uses for Sunbright Yellow Peppers: The thick, sweet flesh of Sunbright yellow bell peppers can be chopped up and used on green salads, pizza, and more. It is also a popular option for eating fresh with vegetable dip. Sunbright Sweet Pepper Benefits: Low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, yellow sweet peppers can be eaten by most people as part of a healthy diet. Sweet bell peppers are especially high in vitamin C. Additional Information: Sunbright golden bell pepper plants, like all pepper plants, will not tolerant a frost. While different varieties of peppers have been developed in various places around the world, such as Hungary and Italy, all pepper plants are originally from the tropical regions of Central and South America. Seeds Per Package: 250 mg - Approximately 35 Seeds 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 16,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 64,000 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 320,000 Seeds