Sweet pepper 'Target'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Target'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Target 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. Target 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 Target 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 Target about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Target

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

Harvesting Target

Target folklore & trivia

Target’ is an old, commercial variety.