Sweet pepper 'Heirloom mixed'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Heirloom mixed'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Heirloom mixed 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. Heirloom mixed requires a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Heirloom mixed 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 Heirloom mixed

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

Harvesting Heirloom mixed