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Sweet pepper 'Red ruffled'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

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Belonging to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Red ruffled'), Red ruffled is a variety of Sweet pepper. 'Red ruffled' is considered a heirloom cultivar. Blooms appear in these approximate colours: White and Purple taupe. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Cadmium red. Leaves appear approximately as a Islamic green colour. 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. Red ruffled is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.46 feet (that's 45.0 cm in metric).

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Red ruffled Sweet pepper is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Sweet pepper 'Red ruffled'

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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 Red ruffled is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 9 - 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. A soil ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for Red ruffled as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Red ruffled from seed

Aim to sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red ruffled about 32 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red ruffled

Many peppers, including the ruffled pimento, seem to like mingling, seem to enjoy touching leaves. Recommend transplanting is with a space of no more than 12 inches. When initially watering the transplant hole, use a liquid having a mix of water and epsom salts, which provides a much needed level of magnesium for good plant and fruit development [I forget the exact ratio, but it can be found with an online search].

As Red ruffled is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Red ruffled

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.