The sweet red pepper is a productive variety that yields bright red fruits with thick, crisp, sweet flesh and no heat. Highly valued for its versatility in cooking and its beautiful color, it grows very well in Quebec vegetable gardens during the summer season.

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 seed trays or in pots
Sowing depth : ~ 5 to 10 mm
Germination time : 7 to 14 days
Germination temperature : 22 to 28 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Moderately easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed (late May to early June)
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 85 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other characteristics : Fruits change from green to red when fully ripe

4. Usage

Delicious raw in salads, sliced, grilled, sauted, or stuffed. Sweet red peppers are prized for their sweet flavor and versatility in cooking.

5. Apprenticeship

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