How to grow Sweet pepper 'Dad's red'
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Dad's red 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. Dad's 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 Dad's red 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.
Transplanting Dad's red
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Dad's red is a tender plant.
Harvesting Dad's red