Sweet pepper 'Sunbright'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Sunbright'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sunbright 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 Sunbright 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 Sunbright 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.

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

Transplanting Sunbright

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

Harvesting Sunbright