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Sweet pepper 'Sweet Pickle'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

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Sweet Pickle is a popular variety of Sweet pepper, which belongs to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Sweet Pickle').

Very compact plants are crowned by a profusion of upright peppers in colors of red, orange, yellow, and purple, all at the same time. Peppers are about 2 inches long and chunky, making for a spectacularly colorful display. While highly ornamental, this fruit is also very edible and sweet, especially when fully ripened to red. As the name suggests, would be beautiful pickled in clear glass jars.

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Sweet Pickle is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.79 feet (that's 55.0 cm in metric).

Sweet Pickle Sweet pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Sweet pepper 'Sweet Pickle'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweet Pickle is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Sweet Pickle are Zone 4 and Zone 11. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 as Sweet Pickle is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Sweet Pickle from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sweet Pickle about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sweet Pickle

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sweet Pickle is a tender plant.

Harvesting Sweet Pickle

Sweet pepper 'Sweet Pickle' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Sweet Pickle exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Sweet Pickle plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Sweet Pickle frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Sweet Pickle grow? 55.0 cm / 1.79 feet Mature Spread How wide does Sweet Pickle grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Sweet Pickle grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Sweet Pickle. 5.5 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Sweet Pickle need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Sweet Pickle require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Sweet Pickle need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Sweet Pickle need in order to germinate? 20°C / 68°F to 30°C / 86°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Sweet Pickle in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Sweet Pickle? 0.64 cm / 0.25 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Sweet Pickle 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Edible? Is Sweet Pickle edible? edible

How long does Sweet Pickle take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sweet pepper 'Sweet Pickle' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Sweet Pickle to germinate? 14 days Average 14 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sweet Pickle? + 50 days Average 50 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Sweet Pickle is ready for harvest / bloom? + 75 days Average 75 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sweet Pickle? = 139 days

When should I sow Sweet Pickle?

Folia's when to plant Sweet pepper 'Sweet Pickle' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Latest Sweet pepper 'Sweet Pickle' Reviews

16 Dec 2012

JGarfield's Pepper: 'Sweet Pickle' [Meijer] was Reviewed day 36

Plants seem to love the exp. clay pellets and FloraNova Grow 1ml/gal. Root base has grown out of the pots. I expect to have to change the hydro food out today the plants seem to have more waste than my other hydro units.

4 stars
16 Dec 2012

JGarfield's Pepper: 'Sweet Pickle' [Meijer] (01a) was Reviewed day 36

Plants seem to love the exp. clay pellets and FloraNova Grow 1ml/gal. Root base has grown out of the pots. I expect to have to change the hydro food out today the plants seem to have more waste than my other hydro units.

4 stars

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