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Description
Juicy, sun-sweet flavor with a vibrant glow. Orange Sun is the classic orange bell pepper prized for its crisp bite, low-acid sweetness, and citrusy aroma that shines raw or roasted. Think bell pepper comfort turned radiant—perfect for salads, sheet-pan dinners, stuffed peppers, and snack platters that pop with color.
The plants are sturdy and prolific, typically 2 to 3 feet tall with a well-branched, compact habit that sets heavy clusters of blocky fruit. Deep green foliage frames large, three- to four-lobed pods that average 3½ to 5 inches. They mature from glossy green to a saturated tangerine orange that signals peak sugar and perfume. Thick, meaty walls blister and peel beautifully over flame, hold shape when stuffed, and keep a satisfying crunch for raw snacking and pickling.
Bite into a fully colored pod and bright garden sweetness arrives first, followed by a smooth, mellow finish with hints of orange blossom. In the kitchen, Orange Sun is a natural for crudités, fajitas, kebabs, and oven roasts; charred and peeled, it purées into a silky, golden-orange sauce or soup; dried at peak color and ground, it yields a sweet, sunrise-hued powder that lifts rubs, eggs, and roasted vegetables. Selected for dependable yields, uniform shape, and exceptional flavor, this cheerful Capsicum annuum brings armfuls of showpiece color and everyday versatility to any garden or patio.
Timing: Start seeds 8–10 weeks before last frost. In cool or short seasons lean to 10 weeks for robust transplants
Depth: Sow ¼" (6 mm) deep in sterile, fine seed-starting mix. Firm lightly and mist
Temperature (germination): Maintain 80–88°F (27–31°C) using a thermostat-controlled heat mat for uniform sprouting
Germination Time: 7–14 days typical. Allow up to 21 days for slower lots
Moisture & Air: Keep evenly moist. Use a humidity dome initially and vent daily to reduce damping-off
Light (post-sprout): 14–16 hours per day. Lights 2–4" above the canopy
Air Temperature (post-sprout): Days 70–82°F (21–28°C). Nights 62–70°F (17–21°C)
Potting Up: First true leaf to 2–3" cells, then up to 4–5" pots before transplant. Bury slightly deeper each step for stability without covering leaves
Feeding: Start ¼ strength balanced liquid fertilizer weekly at two true leaves. Increase to ½ strength after pot-up if foliage pales or growth slows. Add Ca/Mg if deficiency symptoms appear
Airflow/Conditioning: Gentle fan or daily brushing strengthens stems and lowers fungal risk
Soil Temperature & Transplant Timing
Rely on soil thermometers at planting depth
Measure 2–4" deep at dawn for 3–5 mornings
Soil minimum 65°F (18°C)
Night air minimum 55°F (13°C) for dependable set
Ideal root zone 70–85°F (21–29°C) for fast establishment and large fruit sizing
Transplanting Outdoors
Hardening Off: 5–7 days of gradual exposure from shade to full sun and breeze
Site: Full sun with warm exposure and good drainage. Loam to sandy loam, pH 6.2–6.8. Warm, reflective sites help bright orange development
Bed Prep: Work in 1–2" compost plus balanced organic fertilizer. Avoid high nitrogen that delays ripening and encourages excess foliage
Spacing: 18–22" (45–55 cm) between plants. 30–36" (75–90 cm) between rows
Support: Use sturdy cages or stakes with soft ties to support heavy, thick-walled bells
Mulch: After soils warm, apply black plastic or woven fabric for earliness and weed suppression. In very hot areas, transition to straw later to moderate root temperatures
Watering: Aim for 1–1.25" (25–30 mm) per week including rainfall. Maintain steady moisture to prevent blossom drop and skin checking on large, smooth surfaces
Season Extension: Row cover or low tunnels accelerate early vegetative growth. Remove or vent during bloom. Orange ripening benefits from reflective mulch and a warm, sheltered microclimate
Variety-Specific Notes
Crop time: 75–85 days from transplant to full-size green. 90–105 days to vivid orange with peak sweetness
Harvest cues: Extra thick-walled, blocky 3–4 lobed bells that color from green to yellow-orange to deep orange. Orange stage offers exceptional sweetness and crunch
Culinary or preservation uses: Excellent for fresh salads, snacking, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and bright orange roasted-pepper strips for canning or freezing. Dehydrates into sweet orange flakes or powder
Stress tolerances or sensitivities: Sensitive to cold soils and wind. Bright skins are prone to sunscald if plants are over-thinned during heat events
Troubleshooting
Leggy seedlings: Boost light intensity and avoid overly warm day temps after emergence
Slow coloring to orange: Reduce excess nitrogen, ensure full sun and good airflow, maintain even moisture
Hollow or misshapen bells: Often from temperature extremes during pollination or nutrient imbalance. Keep conditions steady and avoid high N
Branch breakage under load: Stake or cage early, especially before heavy sets develop
Micro cracking after storms: Keep mulch in place and irrigation consistent. Harvest soon after heavy rain
Sunscald on orange fruit: Maintain modest leaf cover. Provide temporary shade during extreme heat if needed
Aphids, thrips, mites: Rinse with water early day, improve airflow, use sticky cards and insecticidal soap when necessary
Fungal leaf spots: Water at soil level, space adequately, prune only lightly for airflow, and remove affected tissue promptly
How to Grow — Orange Sun (Capsicum annuum — classic blocky orange bell)
Seed Starting & Transplant Timing
Start indoors 6–10 weeks before last frost; orange bells require a long, warm run-up to reach saturated color.
Germination: Maintain 78–85°F (25–29°C) on a heat mat; emergence 7–14 days. Vent domes daily and bottom-water to limit damping-off.
Lighting: Provide 14–16 hours/day under LED/T5 lamps 2–4" above the canopy; rotate trays and add a gentle fan for sturdy stems.
First feed & pot-up: Begin ¼-strength balanced fertilizer at first true leaves; up-pot to 3–4" containers when roots fill cells.
Harden off 5–7 days.
Transplant when warm: Nights >55°F (13°C) and soil >60°F (16°C). Black mulch or landscape fabric speeds root warmth and later improves the yellow→deep orange transition.
Amendments: Mix 2–3" compost into topsoil plus a light organic base (e.g., 4-4-4). For thick walls and bright orange pigment, add a pinch of sulfate of potash (K); in sandy soils include gypsum (Ca) to reduce BER.
Bed layout: Raised beds and wide rows optimize drainage and warmth—key for jumbo, square bells.
Watering
Provide 1–1½ inches/week; add a second deep irrigation during hot, windy periods.
Water deeply, not daily, to build deep roots.
Best method: Drip/soaker at soil level to minimize leaf wetness and disease.
If overhead watering is necessary, water early morning so foliage dries by dusk.
Quality note: Even moisture prevents internal cracking and supports thick, juicy walls as fruits size up.
Fertilizing
Feed a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks through vegetative growth.
At first blossoms, shift to low-N, high-K feeding to prioritize flowering/fruiting and drive carotenoid accumulation for true orange.
Avoid late nitrogen surges—excess leaf shades fruit and slows color.
Interplant alyssum, dill, coriander to draw hoverflies/lacewings that suppress aphids/thrips—vital for clean, market-ready bells.
Container Growing
Use 15+ gallon pots (bigger = better wall thickness and size) filled with a high-quality, free-draining mix.
Containers dry quickly—check moisture daily.
Shade pot sides mid-summer; elevate containers to improve airflow. Fabric pots help regulate temperature and prevent waterlogging.
Pruning & Training
Tip-pinch once early to build a branching frame with many flower sites.
Later, thin only interior congestion to improve airflow and even coloring; avoid heavy midseason cuts that delay the first big orange flush.
Season Extension
Row cover/low tunnels accelerate spring growth; remove/vent during bloom for pollination. In autumn, a light frost cloth buys time for the final deep orange turn.
Harvest & Seed Saving
Harvest when fruits are fully orange and glossy for peak sweetness and nutrition; green harvests are crisp but less sweet.
Cut with pruners rather than pulling to avoid tearing nodes.
For seed, select fully orange, 3–4-lobed uniform fruits on vigorous plants. Dry seeds 7–10 days; store cool/dry. Isolate from other bells to maintain Orange Sun’s true color.
Additional Tips — Orange Sun (Capsicum annuum)
Harvesting
Ripeness cues: Harvest at rich sunburst orange with uniform color and a firm, thick wall. Green-stage bells are crunchy but lack the candy-sweet, tangerine notes that define Orange Sun.
Cut cleanly: Use sanitized pruners to clip fruit with a short stem. Tugging can scar shoulders and stress the node, reducing next flush.
Regular rounds: Once color breaks, harvest every 2–3 days to prevent overmature softening and to keep plants setting.
Finish indoors: Nearly orange bells will finish in 24–48 hours on a breathable tray, away from direct sun.
Flavor & Nutrition
Profile: Bright tangerine, honey, and floral tones with low acidity; roasts to a lush, silky sweetness.
Nutrition: Orange maturity = increased carotenoids (β-carotene) and strong vitamin C—great raw or roasted.
Culinary behavior: Thick walls blister and peel easily, making them ideal for smooth purées and stuffed pepper recipes.
Handling
Protect the sheen: Avoid wet cloth wipes on display fruit; moisture dulls the gloss. Dry-polish with a soft towel if needed.
Prep efficiency: Remove the seed block whole by slicing around the crown; this yields cleaner panels for strips or dice.
Storage & Preservation
Fresh storage: Keep unwashed bells in a paper-lined, vented container; wash just before use.
Roast & peel: Broil/grill to blister; steam 10 minutes covered, peel, and seed.
Freezing: Roast/peel strips, IQF flat for pizzas, pastas, and omelets.
Pickling: Vivid orange rings look striking in sweet-sour brines with onions and mustard seed.
Dehydrating: Strip or dice; dry at 115–120°F to leathery; pulse into sweet flakes or grind for orange pepper powder.
Confit (short-term): Slow-cook strips in olive oil with garlic + thyme; refrigerate and use within a week.
Fermentation: 2–2.5% salt mash; 7–10 days yields a sunny, sweet pepper paste—finish with citrus zest for brightness.
Kitchen Use
Raw & salad-ready: Julienne into salads, grain bowls, wraps, and snack plates; pairs beautifully with citrus dressings.
Stuffed bells: Fill with couscous + feta + herbs, or Italian sausage + rice; bake until tender.
Roasted sauces: Blend roasted orange bells with cream for a “sunset” pasta sauce; or purée with almonds, garlic, and olive oil for a bright romesco-style spread.
Pairings: Olive oil, lemon/orange zest, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, onion, tomato, ricotta, mozzarella, goat cheese, chickpeas, farro, and grilled fish or chicken.
Growing & Pruning Tips
Sun & feed: Full sun yields clean, uniform orange. Excess nitrogen after first set delays coloring—switch to a K-forward side-dress (e.g., 5-10-10).
Support: A small cage or ring stakes keep heavy fruit clusters upright and protected from wind damage.
Airflow: Light interior thinning post-first set reduces fungal risk and promotes even ripening.
Containers & Watering
Container size: 10–15 gallons supports thick walls and lobe uniformity.
Moisture rhythm: Maintain steady moisture; big swings cause blossom-end rot or internal hollows. Mulch helps stabilize.
Companion Planting & Pollinators
Allies: Basil, thyme, alyssum, marigold bring pollinators and beneficials; fennel/dill nearby (not too close) supports hoverflies.
Seed Saving
Selection: Save from fully orange, four-lobed, uniform fruits on vigorous plants.
Isolation: Separate from other annuum sweets to maintain Orange Sun’s color and blocky shape.
Dry & store: Air-dry seeds 7–10 days; store airtight with desiccant in a cool, dark place; label with variety/year.
Common Pests & Problems — Orange Sun (Capsicum annuum)
Insects & Mites
Aphids (dense clusters on new shoots; curling leaves; sticky honeydew leading to sooty mold)
Controls: Spray colonies with water; follow with neem or insecticidal soap. Break ant trails that protect them. Attract lady beetles and lacewings by planting dill, fennel, or alyssum nearby.
Spider mites (stippling, bronzed leaves, fine webbing during drought stress)
Controls: Maintain higher humidity with mulch; rinse undersides; alternate neem and horticultural oils. Predatory mites such as Phytoseiulus persimilis work in greenhouses.
Whiteflies (small swarms when disturbed; honeydew residue on leaves)
Controls: Yellow sticky cards; vacuum plants in the morning; neem or soap sprays every 5–7 days; eliminate alternate host weeds.
Thrips (silver streaks, distorted leaves, virus spread)
Controls: Blue sticky traps; remove weeds and old flowers; apply spinosad or insecticidal soap.
Flea beetles (tiny pits on seedling leaves; shot-hole appearance)
Controls: Use lightweight row covers until bloom; sprinkle diatomaceous earth around seedlings; plant trap crops such as radish.
Cutworms (seedlings cut at soil line overnight)
Controls: Cardboard collars at seedling bases; clear plant debris; handpick at dusk.
Caterpillars (fruitworms, armyworms) (holes in pods, frass inside fruit, chewed foliage)
Controls: Handpick daily; spray Bt when caterpillars are young; mow grass margins.
Pepper weevil / fruit borers (southern hazard; punctured pods, early fruit drop)
Controls: Harvest quickly; destroy dropped pods; sanitation; use pheromone trap guidance from extension programs.
Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot (water-soaked flecks that darken; leaf loss in humid conditions)
Prevention: Start with clean seed; rotate crops; avoid overhead irrigation; sanitize pruning tools.
Management: Remove infected foliage; copper sprays can protect new growth.
Anthracnose (sunken fruit lesions with mold in humid weather)
Prevention: Mulch, spacing, drip irrigation.
Management: Remove and destroy infected pods; fungicide protectants in warm, wet conditions.
Phytophthora blight / root rot (sudden wilting; blackened stems; rotting pods at soil contact)
Prevention: Raised beds, excellent drainage, avoid saturated soils.
Management: Rogue infected plants; avoid replanting peppers in that soil the same season.
Powdery mildew (white powdery coating on foliage, late season)
Prevention: Space plants for airflow; avoid excess nitrogen.
Management: Remove badly infected leaves; apply biofungicides like potassium bicarbonate.
Blossom end rot — irregular watering disrupts calcium flow; fix with steady irrigation, mulch, and balanced nutrition.
Poor fruit set — extremes in temperature, excess N, or drought stress. Shade cloth and steady irrigation improve set.
Sunscald — pale or tan lesions on pods from direct sunlight. Maintain canopy foliage for protection.
Edema — blistering from erratic irrigation. Keep watering cycles consistent.
Flavor dilution — lush growth weakens sweetness; moderate stress improves orange fruit flavor intensity.
Monitoring & Prevention Checklist
Weekly scouting of undersides and flowers.
Drip irrigation preferred.
Wide spacing and airflow.
Mulch once soil warms.
Rotate 3+ years.
Sanitize tools; discard diseased fruit.
Orange Sun (Capsicum annuum) — FAQs
Q: How hot is Orange Sun?
Sweet bell pepper, 0 SHU. Expect bright, juicy sweetness at full orange.
Q: How long does it take to mature?
Roughly 75–95 days from transplant. Harvest green earlier, or wait for vivid orange for maximum flavor.
Q: How long does germination take?
7–14 days at 75–85°F with steady moisture; heat mats boost consistency.
Q: Does it need special soil conditions?
Fertile, well-drained loam, pH 6.2–6.8. Even moisture is key to thick walls and glossy skins.
Q: What spacing should I use?
18–24" between plants, 24–30" between rows. Provide light staking to support heavy fruit clusters.
Q: Do I need more than one plant for pollination?
No. Self-pollinating, though airflow and pollinators help fruit set.
Q: Can I grow Orange Sun in containers?
Yes. Use a 7–10 gallon pot with good drainage. Feed lightly but consistently during fruiting.
Q: How many peppers per plant?
Typically 6–16 large bells, sometimes more in long warm seasons.
Q: How do I harvest and handle?
Snip with pruners and leave a short stem. Pick at full orange for peak sweetness and vitamin content.
Q: Best ways to store or preserve?
Roast/peel and freeze; pickle strips; dehydrate into sweet flakes; or freeze diced raw for soups and sautés.
Q: Does cooking change flavor?
Roasting concentrates sweetness and adds smoky depth; quick sauté preserves crunch and bright notes.
Q: Is it perennial?
Annual in most zones; overwinter indoors after pruning in bright, warm conditions (60–70°F) if desired.
Q: Why are my fruits sunscalded or pale?
Sudden leaf loss or intense sun exposure. Maintain foliage, water evenly, and consider light shade during heat waves.
Q: Can it cross with other peppers?
Yes within C. annuum. Isolate if saving seed to preserve orange color and blocky shape.
Q: How do I use it without overpowering other flavors?
Its sweetness complements acids and herbs—use roasted strips in antipasti, raw in salads, or stuffed and baked.
Q: Is it ornamental?
Glowing orange clusters are gorgeous on plants and in harvest baskets.
Q: Is it safe to handle and eat?
Yes. No heat concerns. Wash produce and tools after preparation.
Q: Why are my peppers hollow or thin?
Nutrient imbalance or irregular watering during fruit fill. Keep moisture even and provide balanced feeding.
Sweet peppers were first domesticated by Indigenous peoples of the Americas, who valued them for their flavor, nutrition, and versatility. Among their many selections were peppers that ripened to bright, sunny hues, which carried both practical and symbolic weight. Yellow and orange peppers stood for vitality, abundance, and fertility, and their presence in Indigenous gardens reflected a deep understanding of diversity within a species. These peppers formed the foundation for countless cultivars developed worldwide, including the Orange Sun.
The Orange Sun is a modern bell pepper cultivar that ripens from green to a brilliant orange, embodying both sweetness and vibrancy. Its ancestry lies in the blocky peppers stabilized in the early twentieth century, themselves descendants of Indigenous American varieties. Breeders refined the Orange Sun for productivity, thick walls, and uniform ripening, creating a pepper that continues the ancient tradition of selecting for traits that bring joy and sustenance.
In kitchens, Orange Sun peppers are versatile and celebratory. Sliced raw, they add crunch and color to salads. Roasted, their flesh becomes smoky and sweet, ideal for antipasti or pasta sauces. Stuffed, their blocky shape and sturdy walls hold rice, meats, or cheeses. Preserved in jars, they brighten winter meals with the memory of summer harvests. Their sweetness makes them accessible to all, from children to elders, continuing the Indigenous legacy of peppers as communal foods.
Culturally, the orange hue carries significance across traditions. It echoes the warmth of the sun, the fire of the hearth, and the cycles of harvest. The Orange Sun thus represents both sustenance and symbolism, food and memory. For farmers and gardeners, its glowing pods are as ornamental as they are practical, hanging like lanterns among green foliage.
Today, Orange Sun peppers are grown worldwide, beloved for their sweetness, beauty, and productivity. They stand as proof that modern breeding is a continuation of ancient stewardship, that peppers continue to evolve in partnership with people. To grow them is to plant a little piece of sunlight, a reminder that food is always both nourishment and symbol.
Goal: Maintain the distinctive bright orange bell identity, blocky 3 to 4 lobed bell, 4 to 5 inch tall and wide, thick walls and high sweetness, clean color progression green → vivid orange, while ensuring purity within C. annuum and excellent seed vigor.
1) Selecting Plants for Seed Saving
Choose exemplars: Select 8 to 12 robust, disease-free plants with upright growth and strong peduncles. Fruits should be blocky with 3 to 4 lobes, smooth shoulders, thick walls at least 4 to 6 mm, and a uniform transition to saturated orange at maturity without green shoulders.
Cull off-types: Exclude plants with elongated or conical fruit, collapsed lobes, thin walls, dull or muddy orange color, slow or patchy ripening, weak peduncles, or watery flavor. Remove plants with virus-like mosaics, blossom end rot tendency, or chronic sunscald.
Maintain breadth: Save seed from multiple mother plants to preserve blocky shape, wall thickness, and the bright orange maturity color.
2) Harvesting Seeds
Timing: Allow bells to reach full orange on plant. Holding 5 to 10 days past full color improves embryo completion and seed fill. Late season fruit that blushes slightly toward orange-red can be included if interior is sound.
Collection: Clip with sanitized pruners. Harvest fully colored, unblemished bells from each selected plant. Keep each mother plant’s lot labeled and separate through processing.
3) Cleaning Seeds
Separation: Quarter bells or slit lengthwise. Scrape seed and placenta into a labeled fine sieve or bowl.
Rinse: Rinse gently with lukewarm water, rubbing to remove placental tissue until water runs clear and seeds settle.
Dry-rub plus winnow option: With field-dry fruit, crumble seed mass over mesh and winnow chaff. Finish with a brief rinse if needed to finalize cleanliness.
Inspection: Remove pith and placenta fragments. Discard flat, pale, dark specked, or immature seeds.
4) Drying Seeds
Method: Spread seeds in a single layer on labeled coffee filters, paper plates, or mesh screens.
Environment: Warm 70 to 85°F, 21 to 29°C, shaded, well ventilated area. Avoid direct sun and temperatures above 95°F, 35°C.
Duration: 7 to 14 days, stirring daily until seeds are hard and free flowing. Optionally equalize moisture with 24 to 48 hours sealed over fresh silica gel before final packing.
5) Storing Seeds
Packaging: Place fully dry seeds in paper envelopes within an airtight jar or foil pouch with silica gel.
Conditions: Cool, dark, dry. Refrigerator 35 to 45°F, 2 to 7°C, recommended.
Viability: 3 to 5 years refrigerated, 5 to 8 plus years when ultra dry and frozen. Always warm sealed containers to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.
6) Testing Seed Viability
Paper towel test: Germinate 10 to 20 seeds on a damp towel in a vented bag at 78 to 82°F, 25 to 28°C. Read at 5 to 10 days.
Targets: At least 85 percent germination for fresh annuum seed.
Priming, optional: 30 to 60 minutes in 0.5 to 1 percent H₂O₂ or mild kelp solution can improve synchronization in older seed.
Tips for Successful Seed Saving
Isolation: Orange Sun is C. annuum and will cross with other annuum types. Use 150 to 300 ft isolation. For foundation purity, bag or cage selected branches or hand pollinate.
Pollinators: Encourage beneficials generally. For bagged branches, tap or gently vibrate flowers daily during bloom for reliable set.
Record keeping: Document plant IDs, isolation method, harvest dates, orange color uniformity, wall thickness, lobe definition, and any off-types. Photograph representative orange bells for reference.
Selection cues: Prioritize plants that color cleanly to a vivid orange with minimal green cast, produce square, heavy bells with thick crunchy walls, and deliver high sweetness. Favor strong peduncles and pods that resist sunscald and internal browning at full orange.
Culinary Uses, luminous orange bell with fruity sweetness
Raw salads & salsas (signature): Dice for garden salads, grain bowls, and fruit-forward salsas (with mango or pineapple) where you want color and crunch without heat.
Fire-roasted & marinated: Char whole pods, steam, peel, and slice. Marinate with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and capers; layer on sandwiches, tacos, or serve over beans and greens.
Stuffed & baked: Large cavities and thick walls are ideal for rice/bean pilafs, cheeses, or herbed mushrooms; roast until tender with caramelized edges.
Peperonata naranja: Slow-stew orange bell with onion, tomato, and a splash of vinegar until glossy; spoon onto polenta, fold into quesadillas, or top grilled fish.
Romesco/pipián naranja: Purée roasted Orange Sun with toasted pumpkin or almond, garlic, and olive oil for a creamy, heatless sauce; add a measured hot chile if warmth is desired.
Sunny soup base: Sweat diced orange bell with onion and carrot; purée with stock for a sweet, velvety soup, finishing with lime or cider vinegar.
Sweet paprika-style powder: Lightly smoke, dehydrate peeled strips, and grind to a bright orange sweet powder that brings color and roundness to rubs and rice.
Heat control tips: Naturally heatless—blend with serrano/jalapeño to scale heat while keeping Orange Sun as the sweet body.
Preservation and Pantry Value
Freezer workhorse: Roast/peel and freeze flat for year-round strips; or freeze raw dice for soups and sautés.
Dehydration: Peel strips for efficient drying; grind fresh for vivid orange powder and flakes.
Ferments: Lacto-ferment brunoise with 2–3% salt for tangy orange relish; excellent on beans, fish, and sandwiches.
Pickling: Roasted strips or rings hold brilliant color in brine for months under refrigeration.
Flavor Benefits beyond heat
Bright, fruity sweetness with gentle citrus tones at full orange maturity; lowers perceived acidity in tomato sauces and stews.
Pectin-rich flesh yields creamy purées without heavy cream.
Garden and Ornamental Benefits
Thick-walled, blocky fruits ripen green → vivid orange; exceptional display value for CSA boxes and markets.
Strong plants with good set and uniform size; pods transport well.
Pairs beautifully with Chocolate Bell and red/yellow bells for tri-color harvests.
Traditional and Practical Uses (Indigenous foodways focus)
Native crop, modern selection: Sweet bells descend from Indigenous American Capsicum. Techniques—comal roasting, seed-thickened sauces, and nixtamal pairings—connect Orange Sun to maize-centered cookery.
Three Sisters synergy: Fold roasted orange strips into bowls with corn, beans, and squash; use as sweet tamal fillings or in calabacitas to honor intercropped traditions.
Community table accessibility: Heatless sweetness ensures elders and children share in pepper flavor at communal meals.
Safety and Handling always
Ventilate when broiling/roasting; handle hot, steamed peppers with tongs.
For oil-packed storage, follow tested food safety or keep refrigerated and use promptly.
Our seeds are grown and sourced from the US. They're then packed and shipped from Colerain NC.
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Soil Readiness
for Pepper Plants (Capsicum spp.)
Where to get a soil test
Best option: your state’s Cooperative Extension soil testing lab.
Tip: Arid/alkaline regions (e.g., AZ, NM, UT, parts of CA) often use Olsen (bicarbonate) for phosphorus.
Interprets P by extractant; assumes ppm. Results are approximate.
Enter at least one value above, then Calculate.
Summary
Recommended Amendments (per 100 sq ft)
How to Use
Mix P & K sources into top 3–6″ a week or two before planting.
If pH is low, apply lime 3–4 weeks pre-plant (or fall/winter).
Side-dress peppers with ~0.1 lb N / 100 sq ft at first bloom & fruit set.
Add 1–2″ finished compost yearly to build organic matter.
Container mix? Use a peat/coco-based mix with compost and slow-release organic fertilizer; pH is usually already correct.
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Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Orange Sun
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Description
Juicy, sun-sweet flavor with a vibrant glow. Orange Sun is the classic orange bell pepper prized for its crisp bite, low-acid sweetness, and citrusy aroma that shines raw or roasted. Think bell pepper comfort turned radiant—perfect for salads, sheet-pan dinners, stuffed peppers, and snack platters that pop with color.
The plants are sturdy and prolific, typically 2 to 3 feet tall with a well-branched, compact habit that sets heavy clusters of blocky fruit. Deep green foliage frames large, three- to four-lobed pods that average 3½ to 5 inches. They mature from glossy green to a saturated tangerine orange that signals peak sugar and perfume. Thick, meaty walls blister and peel beautifully over flame, hold shape when stuffed, and keep a satisfying crunch for raw snacking and pickling.
Bite into a fully colored pod and bright garden sweetness arrives first, followed by a smooth, mellow finish with hints of orange blossom. In the kitchen, Orange Sun is a natural for crudités, fajitas, kebabs, and oven roasts; charred and peeled, it purées into a silky, golden-orange sauce or soup; dried at peak color and ground, it yields a sweet, sunrise-hued powder that lifts rubs, eggs, and roasted vegetables. Selected for dependable yields, uniform shape, and exceptional flavor, this cheerful Capsicum annuum brings armfuls of showpiece color and everyday versatility to any garden or patio.
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