Sweet pepper 'Paco loco'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Paco loco'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Paco loco 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. Planting Paco loco in potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Paco loco from seed

Sow 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Paco loco

As Paco loco is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Paco loco