Sweet Red Pepper

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£8.95
Edible
Sweet Pepper

Brighten your garden with our Sweet Red Pepper plant, an easy-to-grow red pepper variety perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Enjoy vibrant, eye-catching red peppers that bring both color and delicious flavor to your outdoor space.

Features

  • Easy-to-grow varieties suitable for beginners
  • Vibrant, eye-catching red peppers
  • Sweet and delicious taste, ideal for fresh consumption
  • High yield with over 20 fruits per plant
  • Versatile growth for containers, garden beds, and small spaces

Growing Tips

Achieving the best results with your Sweet Red Pepper plant is simple:

  • Full sun exposure for optimal growth
  • Regular watering, especially during flowering and fruiting
  • Fertilize with tomato or balanced fertilizer once flowers appear
  • Support plants with stakes or cages as fruits develop

Benefits

Our Sweet Red Pepper is not only a stunning addition to your garden but also offers numerous culinary uses. Perfect for salads, roasting, stuffing, and grilling, these peppers are rich in vitamins C, A, and B-6, providing both taste and nutritional benefits.

Add a splash of color and flavor to your garden with our Sweet Red Pepper plant. Explore more varieties in our Small Space Gardening collection.

Details

Red sweet pepper plants are a gardener's favourite, producing bright, crisp, and sweet fruits that are perfect for salads, grilling, and stir-frying. These versatile plants grow best in full sun with well-drained soil, making them suitable for garden beds, containers, or greenhouses. With regular care, these plants will provide a continuous supply of vibrant red peppers throughout the summer. Whether you’re looking to enjoy them fresh or cooked, red sweet peppers are a delicious and nutritious addition to your homegrown meals.

  • Produces sweet, crisp red peppers perfect for fresh eating, grilling, or stir-frying
  • Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
  • Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
  • Provides a bountiful harvest throughout the summer

What's Included

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant pepper plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your greenhouse or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs: Receive healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your greenhouse or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

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Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Moist but well-drained
Planting Time February to April
Moisture Moist
Hardiness H1C
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 38cm
Height and Spread 60cm x 30cm
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Sweet Red Pepper”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Red sweet pepper plants produce crisp, sweet fruits that are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and adding to various dishes. These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing a generous harvest of vibrant peppers throughout the growing season. Ideal for salads, grilling, or adding to cooked dishes, red sweet peppers are a must-have in any home garden. With proper care, they will provide a continuous harvest of nutritious, flavourful fruits.

  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Produces crisp, sweet red peppers perfect for cooking and fresh eating
  • Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
  • Provides a continuous harvest throughout the growing season

Red sweet pepper plants produce crisp, sweet fruits that are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and adding to various dishes. These plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, providing a generous harvest of vibrant peppers throughout the growing season. Ideal for salads, grilling, or adding to cooked dishes, red sweet peppers are a must-have in any home garden. With proper care, they will provide a continuous harvest of nutritious, flavourful fruits.

  • Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
  • Produces crisp, sweet red peppers perfect for cooking and fresh eating
  • Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
  • Provides a continuous harvest throughout the growing season
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for sweet pepper plants?

Sweet pepper plants thrive in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Consistent watering and warm temperatures are essential for healthy growth.

When should I harvest sweet peppers?

Harvest sweet peppers when they reach full size and colour, typically 60-90 days after planting. Cut peppers from the plant rather than pulling.

How do I care for sweet pepper plants?

Water regularly, especially during dry spells. Fertilise every few weeks, and provide support if the plants become heavy with fruit.

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