Sweet pepper 'Grandisimo'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Grandisimo'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Grandisimo 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. Planting Grandisimo in potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Grandisimo from seed

Sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 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 Grandisimo about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Grandisimo

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

Harvesting Grandisimo