- Peppers have smooth skin and a crunchy texture.
- Flavor is mild and sweet
- Pepper turns brown-red when ripe for picking
Planting/Harvesting Notes
- Plant once all chance of frost has passed
- Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a location that gets at least 8 hours of sun daily
- Matures in 70-75 days from transplant
Seed Saving
To save seed, allow the pepper to turn red on the plant, then harvest, cut the pepper, scrape out the seeds and dry on a flat surface such as a screen, paper plate or baking sheet. Allow to dry for 1-2 weeks and then store in a paper envelope.
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