Sweet pepper 'Whitney F1'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Whitney F1'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Whitney F1 is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Whitney F1 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 Whitney F1 from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Whitney F1 about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Whitney F1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Whitney F1 is a tender plant.

Harvesting Whitney F1