Pepper - Mini Chocolate
Seed Count: .140mg approx. 25 seeds
Flavor: Sweet with no heat
Hardiness: Zones 4-11, Perennial in zones 10 and 11.
These are technically a perennial, but commonly grown as an annual.
Maturity: 75 (from transplant stage)
Germination: 7-10 days
Seeding Depth: 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches
Row Spacing: 24-36 inches
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loamy) Much like tomatoes, too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting.
Germination Temperature Preference: 80-90 F
LightL Full Sun
Do not direct sow these seeds. Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball.
Make sure to avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other.
Self-pollinating.
Great for: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed & Containers
Pepper Use: Stuffed, pickled, salads and more