Mixed sweet peppers are an assortment of varieties producing fruits of varying shapes and colors, all without heat. Highly decorative and productive, this mix is ideal for diversifying harvests and adding color, sweetness, and crunch to summer dishes.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Moderately easy
Sowing type : Indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost (February to March in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : In pots or in cell trays
Sowing depth : ~ 5 mm
Germination time : 7 to 14 days
Germination temperature : 24 to 28 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Moderately easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed
Plant spacing : ~ 40 to 50 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 60 to 75 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Requires compost
Time before harvest : Approximately 70 to 80 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other characteristics : Colorful mix of sweet fruits; harvest green or colored when ripe

4. Usage

Perfect raw in salads, stuffed, sauted, grilled, or roasted. Mixed sweet peppers bring diversity, color, and sweetness to summer cuisine.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Basil, onion, carrot, tomato
Enemy plants : Fennel