Sweet pepper 'Patio Red'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Patio Red'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Patio Red is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Patio Red needs a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Patio Red 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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 20°C / 68°F.

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

Transplanting Patio Red

Patio Red is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Patio Red