Early Summer Sweet Pepper Plant

The Early Summer bell pepper is a gardener's delight, showcasing large, 4-5 inch peppers that mature into a radiant yellow hue. Its sweet taste is complemented by a crunchy, meaty texture, making it an ideal choice for both raw consumption and cooking. These peppers emerge from robust hybrid plants that grow between 18-24 inches, ensuring a significant yield of firm, glossy peppers. Their thick walls and uniformly blocky shape stand as a testament to their quality. As its name suggests, Early Summer peppers mature from a dark green to yellow during the early to mid-early phase of the season. In addition to their aesthetic appeal and flavor, they come with an impressive disease resistance package, ensuring a healthy and abundant harvest.

Our Early Summer Sweet Pepper Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant when soil temperatures reaches 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Add compost or aged manure (in the fall before planting)

Watering Specifics:

• - Water consistently
• - Avoid overwatering, which can lead to blossom end rot

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer at planting. We recommend Espoma's Tomato Tone.

Pruning and Training:

• - Pinch off early blossoms to encourage stronger plant growth

Pollination:

• - Self-pollinating, but benefit from insect and wind or mechanical movement

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and cutworms
• - Monitor for signs of bacterial spot or other diseases

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when peppers reach desired size and color
• - Cut rather than pull to avoid damaging the plant

Storage:

• - Store unwashed peppers in the refrigerator for up to a week
• - Can be frozen for longer storage

Companion Plants:

• - Basil: Improves flavor and repels pests
• - Onions: Deter pests
• - Carrots: Loosen soil for pepper roots