Sweet pepper 'Dulce rojo paprika'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Dulce rojo paprika'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dulce rojo paprika is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Dulce rojo paprika requires a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 7.0 - 8.5 - it grows best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Dulce rojo paprika from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Dulce rojo paprika about 38 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dulce rojo paprika

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dulce rojo paprika is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Dulce rojo paprika