Costa Rican Tropical Sweet Pepper Seeds

Costa Rican Tropical Sweet Pepper Seeds – Prolific Rare Heirloom Variety, Non-GMO, Mild & Sweet Caspsicum chinense Listing is for 1 packet with a minimum of 15 seeds Check out my tutorial on how to grow peppers from seed: https://youtu.be/9j74wQpahsA Check out my tutorial on how to transplant peppers for maximum production: https://youtu.be/hqkwOP-ci9M Straight from the lush tropical growing regions of Costa Rica, this sweet pepper is a standout variety that thrives in warm climates and rewards gardeners with impressive harvests. Closely related to the beloved Iquitos sweet pepper, the Costa Rican Tropical sets itself apart with a slightly larger, more rounded fruit — without the flattened profile of its cousin — and notably higher yields that make it an exceptional choice for gardeners who want abundance from their pepper plants. The flavor is sweet and mild, making it a versatile pick for fresh eating, salads, stuffing, roasting, and pickling. Like other tropical sweet peppers, it performs beautifully in hot summers and is well-suited to gardeners in Zones 9–11 or anyone growing in containers who can bring the plants in during cooler months. Peppers are slow to germinate and slow to start growing to transplant size. I recommend to start seeds in pots/trays with a heat mat to speed up germination. Then start fertilizing weekly with half strength fertilizer once the first set of true leaves appear. Peppers are similar to tomatoes in that they like plenty of water and are heavy feeders. Peppers are perennial plants and can produce for several years if taken care of. In cold climates trim off all the leaves and bring in doors in a pot to over winter. Place back out doors once temperatures are nice and warm. In mild climates, pepper plants can be left out doors and might need to be covered on the coldest nights. Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: 8 hours of full sun. Cover with 40% shade cloth during the summer if the days are consistently over 90F. Water: Let the soil dry out a little in-between watering Fertilizer: Regular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like Espoma Tomato-Tone will help speed up growth and increase production. When To Sow Seeds: Sow seeds indoors as early as 8 weeks before your last spring frost date all throughout spring time. Hot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to plant for a fall crop. Sow 2-3 seeds, 1/4 inch deep, in 4 inch pots or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with seed starting mix. Use heat mats and grow lights to speed up germination and growth. How to sow pepper seeds: https://youtu.be/9j74wQpahsA How to transplant peppers: https://youtu.be/hqkwOP-ci9M Germination: 10-14 days Days To Maturity: 85 days after transplanting How & When To Harvest: Peppers can be harvested at any color stage, but for the best flavor allow this pepper to mature all the way to red. Common Diseases: The most common disease when growing peppers is bacterial spot, often proliferated by consistently wet conditions and plant leaves. Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. Common Pests: Whiteflies and mealybugs are common sap-sucking pests on pepper plants. Whiteflies gather on the undersides of leaves, causing yellowing and leaf drop, while mealybugs, covered in a white, cotton-like wax, weaken plants and produce sticky honeydew that attracts sooty mold. Treat both pests with regular applications of an organic insecticidal soap, focusing on leaf undersides. Additionally, use yellow sticky traps to capture adult white flies. For severe white fly infestations, remove badly infested leaves and spray with spinosad. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? YES Check out my tutorial on how to grow peppers from seed: https://youtu.be/9j74wQpahsA Check out my tutorial on how to transplant peppers for maximum production: https://youtu.be/hqkwOP-ci9M Additional Tips/Information: N/A