Sweet pepper 'Sweet paprika yugoslavian'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Sweet paprika yugoslavian'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweet paprika yugoslavian 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. Ensure your soil is potting mix, loamy and silty and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 as Sweet pepper is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Sweet paprika yugoslavian from seed

Plant indoors in trays in early spring. Needs even temperatures of 18 degreesC to germinate. Prick out when second leaves appear.

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 paprika yugoslavian about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sweet paprika yugoslavian

transplant after danger of frosts is over, under cloches if necessary..

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Sweet paprika yugoslavian about 0 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Sweet paprika yugoslavian

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.

Sweet pepper Sweet paprika yugoslavian Etymology

This red pepper was given to Alan Mackie of Torere, New Zealnd by a Yugoslav immigrant who had brought it to New Zealand as part of their family treasure. It is now part of the Koanga Gardens seed collection.