Sweet Spanish Pepper is a pepper variety producing long, tapered fruits that mature from green to deep red. Fruits typically measure 15–20 cm in length with thick, juicy flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. Plants are vigorous and productive, suitable for greenhouse or outdoor cultivation in warm, sheltered locations. Perfect for grilling, sautéing, roasting and for salads. Performs well in Irish conditions with good sun exposure.
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 25 to 35C
Germination time in days: 10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 100 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Well drained and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Sow in February/March in pots with a seedling compost at only 2-3 mm, in a heated greenhouse (25°C). Water with a sprayer to keep the seedling soil moist but not soggy. You can sprinkle ground cinnamon or crushed charcoal to prevent the development of fungus. Repot into larger pots when the seedlings have 2 to 4 true leaves and transplant out when all dangers of frost has passed,
