{"title":"Sweet Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-collection-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pepper Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e bring together bells, Italian frying peppers, banana types, aromatic ají dulce, Cubanelles, and peppers selected for sweetness rather than heat. This collection is built to help gardeners find the right crop, not merely scroll through a wall of packets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose peppers by the way you cook. Thick bells suit stuffing and fresh slices. Thin frying peppers cook fast and concentrate sweetness. Jalapeños and serranos bring familiar green-chile heat. \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e types bring floral, tropical aroma and a longer season. \u003cem\u003eC. baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e varieties often carry fruit-forward flavor on larger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart most pepper seeds indoors with controlled bottom warmth and strong light. Compare species, heat, days to harvest, plant height, fruit wall, and support before adding a variety to the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose sweet pepper seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the season and space you have. Then compare plant habit, harvest stage, flavor, maturity, support, and seed-saving goals. Product pages include scientific names and variety-level guidance so similar common names do not hide important differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse more precisely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mild-pepper-seeds\"\u003eMild Pepper Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eField guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/planting-guides-advice\/types-of-peppers-sweet-hot-and-seasoning\"\u003eRead the complete sweet pepper seeds growing and selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e for deeper help with sowing, support, harvest, troubleshooting, and seed saving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions gardeners ask before buying pepper seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo sweet and hot peppers grow the same way?\u003c\/strong\u003e Their basic needs overlap, but species, season length, plant size, and germination speed can differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan peppers cross?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Compatible varieties can cross through insect activity, which affects saved seed rather than the fruit already growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlliance of Native Seedkeepers and Bertie County Seeds pack seed in Colerain, North Carolina. We describe documented history as documented, reported history as reported, and uncertainty without turning it into decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003csection class=\"aonsk-collection-guides\" data-aonsk-guide-module=\"round1-authority\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGuides connected to this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/planting-guides-advice\/types-of-peppers-sweet-hot-and-seasoning\"\u003eTypes of Peppers: Sweet, Hot, Seasoning, Drying \u0026amp; Ornamental\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"california-wonder-sweet-pepper-300-tmr","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - California Wonder 300 TMR","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Wonder 300 TMR pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing green fruit about 4.3 × 3.9 in (110 × 100 mm). Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to stuffed peppers, fresh green bells, ripe red bells, salads, roasting, grilling, freezing, and seed saving. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout California Wonder 300 TMR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Wonder 300 TMR is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Green, with fruit described as about 4.3 × 3.9 in (110 × 100 mm). Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include California Wonder 300 TMR Pepper Seeds | Sweet Bell Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen; About 4.3 × 3.9 in (110 × 100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Wonder 300 TMR belongs to the long-running California Wonder family of blocky sweet bell peppers, but the 300 TMR name identifies a disease-resistant selection rather than every pepper sold as California Wonder. North American cultivar records list California Wonder 300 as a thick-walled California Wonder type released in the mid-1960s, while California Wonder 300 TMR appears in a later 1999 record. The 300 TMR cultivar description documents glossy green fruit that turns red at maturity, smooth blocky shape, mostly four lobes, thick walls, and average dimensions near 110 by 100 millimeters, or about 4.3 by 3.9 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTMR should be understood as a resistance trait, not immunity to every mosaic virus, bacterial disease, or environmental disorder. This is a sweet Capsicum annuum bell pepper with no capsaicin heat. Green and red are two harvest stages of the same fruit, not separate varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. A TMV-resistant selection in the California Wonder bell pepper family. The 1999 cultivar record describes glossy, thick-walled, mostly four-lobed 110 by 100 mm fruit, 72-day harvest, and green-to-red maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest full-sized glossy green bells for crisp fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, stuffing, grilling, roasting, freezing, and cooking. Leave selected fruit on the plant until fully red for a sweeter ripe flavor and mature seed. The blocky, mostly four-lobed shape and thick walls make the cultivar especially useful for stuffed peppers. Fruit may be harvested green near the stated maturity point, while fully red bells need additional time. Avoid overloading young plants; removing misshapen early fruit can help the plant establish before carrying a full crop. California Wonder 300 TMR is especially useful for stuffed peppers, fresh green bells, ripe red bells, salads, roasting, grilling, freezing, and seed saving. Flavor and eating quality are described as crisp sweet bell flavor when green, becoming sweeter and fuller as fruit ripens red. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow California Wonder 300 TMR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart California Wonder 300 TMR indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep California Wonder 300 TMR seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save California Wonder 300 TMR true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is California Wonder 300 TMR ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuffed peppers, fresh green bells, ripe red bells, salads, roasting, grilling, freezing, and seed saving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046015025454,"sku":"PP3","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-california-wonder-300-tmr-pepper-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp3-15025454-3728688.jpg?v=1767990401"},{"product_id":"sweet-banana-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Sweet Banana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Banana Pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing yellow fruit about 6-7 in long, tapered fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to pickling, fresh slicing, frying, stuffing, cooking, and seed saving when reproductive type is documented. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Sweet Banana Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Banana Pepper is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Yellow, with fruit described as about 6-7 in long, tapered fruit. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Sweet Banana pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Banana Peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eYellow; About 6-7 in long, tapered fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0-500 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North American cultivar archive records Sweet Banana as a Corneli Seed Company cultivar developed from a mutation selection, emphasizing thick sweet flesh, bright yellow color, useful pickling shape, and wide adaptation. Cornell independently lists the cultivar at 72 days and identifies it as a 1941 All-America Selections winner. The archival record supports a documented selection history and dated recognition, but it does not justify attaching a specific farm, family, or national folk origin beyond what the sources state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe page keeps the cultivar history precise and avoids turning the generic banana-pepper type into a broader provenance claim. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. Cornell lists Sweet Banana at 72 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cornell entry does not state the counting point, so the value is placed in the catalog’s 70–89 Days range and described as an institutional benchmark rather than a guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest pale yellow fruit for crisp pickling, frying, sandwiches, salads, and fresh snacks, or allow pods to deepen toward orange and crimson for a softer, riper sweet-pepper stage. The tapered shape also works well for stuffing and roasting. Sweet, thick-fleshed wax pepper suited to fresh use, cooking, and pickling. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Sweet Banana Pepper is especially useful for pickling, fresh slicing, frying, stuffing, cooking, and seed saving when reproductive type is documented. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet, thick-fleshed wax pepper suited to fresh use, cooking, and pickling. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0-500 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Sweet Banana Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Sweet Banana Pepper indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Sweet Banana Pepper seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Sweet Banana Pepper true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Sweet Banana Pepper ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickling, fresh slicing, frying, stuffing, cooking, and seed saving when reproductive type is documented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046041633070,"sku":"PP2","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-banana-peppers-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp2-41633070-3715665.jpg?v=1767990346"},{"product_id":"sweet-bell-pepper-mix","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Bell Mix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Bell Mix brings a varied harvest of bell peppers to the kitchen garden. Enjoy the crisp flesh fresh in salads, sliced for snacks, roasted or filled for a hearty meal. Different plants can ripen at different times and develop their own colors and shapes, so watch each plant as the season unfolds. Green peppers give an earlier harvest; leaving fruit to reach its mature color usually develops a sweeter flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA varied harvest for fresh crunch, roasting and stuffing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariety and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a sweet bell pepper mixture. Component cultivars and pollination types have not been confirmed for this lot; neither an all-F1 classification nor fixed color proportions are promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScientific name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeed depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGermination temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75-90 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant height \/ spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHabit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRow spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixed selection; component pollination types unconfirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, 1\/4 in. deep. At 75-90 F allow 7-14 days. Harden off; set out in warm weather, 18 in. apart, rows 24-36 in. apart. Give sun, fertile soil, even moisture and support for heavy fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, 1\/4 in. deep. At 75-90 F allow 7-14 days. Harden off; set out in warm weather, 18 in. apart, rows 24-36 in. apart. Give sun, fertile soil, even moisture and support for heavy fruit. This is a sweet bell pepper mixture. Component cultivars and pollination types have not been confirmed for this lot; neither an all-F1 classification nor fixed color proportions are promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip firm, full-sized fruit green or wait for ripe color; refrigerate. Save seed from fully ripe fruit, isolating compatible peppers. Offspring and color proportions may vary; saved seed does not reliably recreate a commercial mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaved seed may vary from the purchased selection. This is a sweet bell pepper mixture. Component cultivars and pollination types have not been confirmed for this lot; neither an all-F1 classification nor fixed color proportions are promised. For reliable repetition, use seed of the identified supplier selection. When saving seed for observation, keep compatible flowering varieties separated, let seed reach full maturity, dry it thoroughly and label its origin and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell Mix seed mixture can be affected by aphids, flea beetles, mites, hornworms, bacterial leaf spot, Phytophthora root and crown rot, sunscald, blossom-end rot, and fruit cracking. Use clean seed-starting supplies, rotate away from solanaceous crops, avoid overhead irrigation late in the day, maintain even soil moisture, and inspect the undersides of leaves. Similar symptoms can have different causes, so compare plants of the same age and use local Cooperative Extension or diagnostic support before applying a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes this selection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a sweet bell pepper mixture. Component cultivars and pollination types have not been confirmed for this lot; neither an all-F1 classification nor fixed color proportions are promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I start it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, 1\/4 in. deep. At 75-90 F allow 7-14 days. Harden off; set out in warm weather, 18 in. apart, rows 24-36 in. apart. Give sun, fertile soil, even moisture and support for heavy fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and how should I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClip firm, full-sized fruit green or wait for ripe color; refrigerate. Save seed from fully ripe fruit, isolating compatible peppers. Offspring and color proportions may vary; saved seed does not reliably recreate a commercial mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaved seed may vary from the purchased selection. This is a sweet bell pepper mixture. Component cultivars and pollination types have not been confirmed for this lot; neither an all-F1 classification nor fixed color proportions are promised. For reliable repetition, use seed of the identified supplier selection. When saving seed for observation, keep compatible flowering varieties separated, let seed reach full maturity, dry it thoroughly and label its origin and year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046046417198,"sku":"PP1","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-bell-mix-pepper-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp1-798076.jpg?v=1767989219"},{"product_id":"king-of-the-north-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - King of the North","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing of the North pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing red fruit about 3-4 in, blocky bell fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to cool-summer gardens, salads, stir-fries, stuffing, salsa, green or red harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout King of the North\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing of the North is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 3-4 in, blocky bell fruit. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include King of the North Bell Pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - King of the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 3-4 in, blocky bell fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell documents King of the North as an early sweet bell pepper suited to cooler summer conditions. Cornell’s variety database specifically lists resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. The cultivar’s northern adaptation is a performance description, not a promise that it will set fruit under frost or chronically cold soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisease resistance is limited to tobacco mosaic virus because that is the pathogen named in the source. The cultivar record is presented at the level supported by the surviving evidence. Botanical identity, maintained seed-lot traits, documented breeding records, and regional food use are kept separate so that uncertainty is not turned into a stronger origin claim than the sources can support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. Cornell Cooperative Extension describes good-sized fruit on plants about 18 to 24 inches tall, with separate green and red harvest timing. Cornell sources give stage-dependent timing: about 57 days for green fruit and 75 days for red fruit in one Cooperative Extension record, while other Cornell and archive records report about 65 to 70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green bells for salads, stir-fries, stuffing, salsa, roasting, and freezing, or leave them to turn red for a sweeter fully ripe stage. Sweet, crisp bell pepper according to Cornell Cooperative Extension. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. King of the North is especially useful for cool-summer gardens, salads, stir-fries, stuffing, salsa, green or red harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet, crisp bell pepper according to Cornell Cooperative Extension. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow King of the North\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart King of the North indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep King of the North seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save King of the North true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is King of the North ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool-summer gardens, salads, stir-fries, stuffing, salsa, green or red harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046082920750,"sku":"PP4","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-king-of-the-north-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp4-82920750-7549039.jpg?v=1767989163"},{"product_id":"pepper-purple-beauty-bell","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Purple Beauty Bell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Beauty pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing purple fruit about 3 in square. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh sweet-pepper use, roasting, stuffing, colorful harvests, containers, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Purple Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Beauty is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Purple, with fruit described as about 3 in square. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Purple Beauty Bell, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Purple Beauty Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003ePurple; About 3 in square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 71-to-74-day listing provides a documented harvest comparison while the color sequence explains why eating-stage purple fruit and fully mature seed fruit are not the same stage. Purple is an intermediate fruit color, not necessarily full seed maturity. The resistance statement is limited to tobacco mosaic virus because that is the pathogen named by Cornell; the page does not broaden it into general disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivar record is presented at the level supported by the surviving evidence. Botanical identity, maintained seed-lot traits, documented breeding records, and regional food use are kept separate so that uncertainty is not turned into a stronger origin claim than the sources can support. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell documents Purple Beauty as a compact sweet bell with plants approximately 18 to 20 inches tall, square thick-walled fruit about 3 inches across, a green-to-purple-to-deep-red color progression, and resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. Cornell lists Purple Beauty at 71 to 74 days. The range fits the catalog’s 70–89 Days category; the source does not state the counting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse purple fruit fresh in salads, crudités, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and sautéing. Deep-red fruit are fully ripe and softer, with mature sweet-pepper color. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Purple Beauty is especially useful for fresh sweet-pepper use, roasting, stuffing, colorful harvests, containers, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Purple Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Purple Beauty indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Purple Beauty seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Purple Beauty true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Purple Beauty ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh sweet-pepper use, roasting, stuffing, colorful harvests, containers, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046086295854,"sku":"PP5","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-purple-beauty-bell-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp5-86295854-7796316.jpg?v=1767989158"},{"product_id":"big-red-sweet-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet Bell - Big Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig Red produces substantial bell peppers with thick, juicy walls and a sweet flavor that deepens as green fruits ripen red. The roughly 4 in. peppers are useful for stuffing, roasting, fresh salads and colorful garden snacks. Compact, upright plants fit beds and large containers, with a stake helping support the crop. This open-pollinated sweet bell has no heat and is distinct from hot peppers with similar names.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThick, sweet red bells for fresh eating and roasting.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety and background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Red Sweet is an open-pollinated bell pepper with large red-ripe fruits, distinct from similarly named hot cayenne peppers. Fruits reach approximately 4 in. on plants about 18-24 in. tall, with harvest beginning around 75 days after transplanting. Full red ripeness brings greater sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSow and grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, 1\/4 in. deep. Allow 7-14 days at 80-90 F. Harden off and transplant after frost into warm soil, 18-24 in. apart; rows 24-36 in. apart. Give full sun, even moisture and light support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse warm seed-starting medium and strong light after emergence. Pot up seedlings before roots become crowded, harden them gradually and transplant only after frost when soil and nights are warm. Space 18–24 in. apart with 24–36 in. between rows. Maintain even moisture and mulch after the soil warms. A stake supports branches carrying heavy fruits; avoid excess nitrogen that produces leaves at the expense of peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect harvest around 75 days after transplanting; full red color brings greater sweetness. Clip fruits with a short stem; refrigerate or freeze cut pieces. For seed, use fully ripe red fruits from healthy plants. Isolate from other peppers to preserve the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Red Sweet is open-pollinated. Select fully ripe red fruits from several healthy plants that match the variety. Separate the seed, spread it in a thin layer and dry thoroughly before storage. Peppers can cross through insect visits; isolation or controlled pollination helps maintain the variety. Crossing affects seed offspring, not the heat of the current fruit growing beside another pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool soil and nights can stall young plants. Uneven moisture may contribute to blossom-end rot, while exposed fruits can sunscald if foliage is lost. Watch for aphids, mites and leaf spots. Use clean starting supplies, rotate nightshade crops and avoid persistent leaf wetness. Diagnose symptoms before choosing a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Big Red Sweet hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a sweet bell pepper, listed at 0 SHU.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it an F1 hybrid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact supplier product is open-pollinated; the former hybrid classification was incorrect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists about 75 days after transplanting. Green fruit is usable, while full red ripeness develops greater sweetness and mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill nearby hot peppers make this year’s fruit hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Cross-pollination can affect plants grown from saved seed next year, not the flesh of this year’s fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046095470894,"sku":"PP6","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-big-red-sweet-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp6-95470894-4488118.jpg?v=1767989145"},{"product_id":"pimiento-de-padron-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Specialty - Padrón","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePimiento de Padrón pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing green fruit about 1.4-2.2 in long; 0.6-0.8 in wide. Heat category: Hot. It is especially suited to blistering, quick frying, tapas, grilling, frequent green harvest, containers, and Spanish food gardens. Maturity is 80-89 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pimiento de Padrón\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePimiento de Padrón is a hot chile pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Green, with fruit described as about 1.4-2.2 in long; 0.6-0.8 in wide. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Pepper Seeds - Hot - Pimiento De Padrón.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen; About 1.4-2.2 in long; 0.6-0.8 in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eHot; 500-2,500 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePadrón peppers are associated with Herbón, a parish in the municipality of Padrón in Galicia, northwestern Spain. The official Pemento de Herbón specification connects local cultivation with Franciscan monks who brought pepper seed from the Americas in the seventeenth century. Growers then selected and maintained local ecotypes suited to the area and its culinary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protected name Pemento de Herbón is a geographical designation, not a label that automatically follows seed anywhere in the world. Certified fruit must come from registered local ecotypes, producers, fields, and packing operations within the designated area. Seed grown in North Carolina can produce a Padrón-type pepper, but the harvested fruit is not automatically a DOP Pemento de Herbón product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official specification describes outdoor plants about 80 to 100 centimeters tall, or roughly 31 to 39 inches, and highly branched. Market-stage fruit is about 3.5 to 5.5 centimeters long and 1.5 to 2 centimeters wide, with thin walls near 1.5 millimeters and weight around 3.5 to 4.5 grams. Flavor is sweet and aromatic, with some fruit developing light heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick fruit young, glossy green, and within the characteristic short size before the wall toughens. Fry or blister whole peppers quickly in oil, grill them, or serve them as tapas finished simply with salt. Frequent green harvest keeps the plant producing and preserves the tender texture associated with the crop. Do not promise a fixed percentage of hot fruit. The official specification describes variable light heat and notes that high temperatures combined with dry air and dry soil can increase capsaicin. Pimiento de Padrón is especially useful for blistering, quick frying, tapas, grilling, frequent green harvest, containers, and Spanish food gardens. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet and aromatic when young, with occasional lightly hot fruit; stress can increase pungency. Heat classification: Hot; listed range: 500-2,500 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Pimiento de Padrón\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Pimiento de Padrón indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Pimiento de Padrón seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Pimiento de Padrón true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Pimiento de Padrón ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlistering, quick frying, tapas, grilling, frequent green harvest, containers, and Spanish food gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046119751982,"sku":"HPP14","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-seeds-hot-pimiento-de-padron-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-hpp14-19751982-2853027.jpg?v=1767989098"},{"product_id":"pepper-sweet-italian-pepperoncini","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Italian Pepperoncini","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Pepperoncini is the little pickling pepper that earns its place beside sandwiches, salads and antipasto. Its slender fruit has a sweet flavor with a gentle touch of heat, about 100–500 Scoville units. Pick young green peppers for crisp pickles, or let them ripen red for fresh eating and cooking. Thin walls take well to brining, and compact, bushy plants make it possible to grow a useful harvest in a modest garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThin-walled peppers with gentle heat, ready for the pickle jar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariety and background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eItalian Pepperoncini is an open-pollinated heirloom pickling pepper with mild heat. This Capsicum annuum selection is useful for pickling whole fruits and adding a gentle pepper flavor to meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in fine seed-starting mix, keep it evenly moist, and hold the seed zone near 80–90°F. Expect about 7–10 days for germination under these conditions. Give emerging seedlings strong light. Harden gradually and transplant after frost danger into warm soil, once nights remain above 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 18 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart. Bushy plants commonly reach 24–36 inches tall; provide a small stake where needed to support branches. Maintain steady moisture during flowering and fruit filling, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid heavy nitrogen applications that favor leaves over peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect approximately 65–75 days from transplanting, with timing influenced by weather and harvest stage. For pickling, begin checking green fruit around 2–3 inches long. Fruit left to develop can reach roughly 3–5 inches and ripen red. Cut peppers free with scissors to protect the branches. Use tested recipes for shelf-stable pickles; fresh peppers also suit salads, sandwiches and cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave selected fruit until fully red and ripe for seed saving. Extract the seed, dry it thoroughly, and label the variety and harvest year. Peppers are largely self-pollinating, but insects can cause crosses with compatible peppers. Use separation or blossom bags for seed purity. Such crosses affect plants grown from the saved seed, not the heat of this season's existing fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47652864360750,"sku":"PP7","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/pepper-sweet-italian-pepperoncini-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp7-413169.jpg?v=1767988345"},{"product_id":"pepper-sweet-jimmy-nardello","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Jimmy Nardello","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Nardello pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing red fruit about 8-9 in long. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to frying, grilling, roasting, fresh eating, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, drying, and heirloom foodways gardens. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jimmy Nardello\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy Nardello is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 8-9 in long. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Jimmy Nardello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 8-9 in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow Food records trace this pepper to the Nardiello family of Ruoti in Basilicata, southern Italy. Giuseppe and Angella Nardiello emigrated to the United States in 1887 with their daughter Anna and seed of the long red pepper. They settled in Naugatuck, Connecticut, raised eleven children, and continued growing the family pepper in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivar took the name of their fourth child, Jimmy Nardello, who became an avid gardener and maintained the pepper in a terraced garden. He dried the long red fruit for winter use and continued growing the family seed until his death in 1983. Shortly before then, he shared seed for preservation, helping move the variety from a family line into broader circulation among gardeners and cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a documented Italian American heirloom story rather than a generic claim that every old pepper has an ancient written pedigree. The sources support Basilicata, the 1887 migration, Naugatuck, family stewardship, Jimmy's role, and later seed exchange. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily-maintained pepper from Ruoti, Basilicata, carried to Connecticut by Giuseppe and Angella Nardiello in 1887. Their son Jimmy preserved the family pepper and shared seed for preservation shortly before his death in 1983.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit ripens from green through darker intermediate color to a glossy deep red. Slow Food describes mature peppers as roughly 6 to 9 inches long, often curved or twisted, with sweet and light flavor raw and a creamy, soft texture when fried. The thin walls cook quickly and concentrate sweetness without the bulk of a bell pepper. Use Jimmy Nardello for quick frying in olive oil, grilling, roasting, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, salads, fresh eating, and drying. For the richest sweetness and the classic frying quality, allow fruit to ripen fully red. Jimmy Nardello is especially useful for frying, grilling, roasting, fresh eating, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, drying, and heirloom foodways gardens. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet and light raw, becoming soft, creamy, and richly sweet when fried at full red maturity. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Jimmy Nardello\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Jimmy Nardello indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Jimmy Nardello seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Jimmy Nardello true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Jimmy Nardello ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrying, grilling, roasting, fresh eating, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, drying, and heirloom foodways gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692442927406,"sku":"PP8","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-jimmy-nardello-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp8-42927406-1718540.jpg?v=1767988322"},{"product_id":"pepper-sweet-lilac-bell","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Lilac Bell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilac (PEP9151) pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing purple fruit medium-small 3- to 4-lobed bell fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lilac (PEP9151)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilac (PEP9151) is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Purple, with fruit described as medium-small 3- to 4-lobed bell fruit. Reproductive classification: Hybrid (F1). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Lilac, Lilac pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Lilac Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003ePurple; Medium-small 3- to 4-lobed bell fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilac is documented in the North American pepper cultivar archive as Northrup-King selection PEP9151, introduced in 1991. Its lavender appearance comes from purple pigmentation over an ivory-waxy background, and the fruit remains in the lilac stage longer than many purple bells. The archived record also notes tobacco mosaic virus resistance and stip tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell's cultivar record identifies Lilac as a hybrid sweet bell. Saved seed may segregate and should not be expected to reproduce the commercial hybrid uniformly. The legacy listing remains valuable for fresh use and unusual color, but its modern breeding record should be presented plainly rather than recast as an old heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilac (PEP9151) is best suited to fresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests. Its flavor is mild, crisp, and sweet, with color changing from ivory to lilac to red. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Lilac (PEP9151) is especially useful for fresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests. Flavor and eating quality are described as mild, crisp, and sweet, with color changing from ivory to lilac to red. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Lilac (PEP9151)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Lilac (PEP9151) indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Lilac (PEP9151) seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilac (PEP9151) is listed as Hybrid (F1). Seed can be collected for experimentation, but the next generation may segregate and will not reliably reproduce the same combination of plant, fruit, color, or heat traits. For experimental saving, mark healthy plants, protect flowers from crossing, allow fruit to reach full biological color, wear gloves with hot fruit, remove seed, and dry it thoroughly before labeling and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Lilac (PEP9151) ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilac (PEP9151) is listed as Hybrid (F1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47695201108270,"sku":"PP9","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-lilac-bell-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp9-01108270-2159198.jpg?v=1767988294"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-cubanelle","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Cubanelle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubanelle Sweet Pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing green fruit about 5.5 × 2.4 in (140 × 60 mm). Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to frying, sautéing, general cooking, Caribbean dishes, fresh use, and seed saving. Maturity is 60-69 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cubanelle Sweet Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCubanelle Sweet Pepper is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Green, with fruit described as about 5.5 × 2.4 in (140 × 60 mm). Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 60-69 Days. Names associated with this variety include Cubanelle Sweet Frying Pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Cubanelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eGreen; About 5.5 × 2.4 in (140 × 60 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; About 1,000 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCubanelle is documented in the North American cultivar archive as an open-pollinated Cuban frying type with elongated fruit around 140 by 60 mm. UF\/IFAS describes Cubanelle as sweet, very mild, and widely used in Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican cooking. Cubanelle is both a recognized pepper type and a cultivar name used in seed commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe page does not claim that every seed lot is identical to every regional selection, and it avoids assigning a precise breeder or release date that the sources do not provide. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. A North American cultivar description gives a 65-day harvest reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source does not state the counting point, so use the value as a comparative benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin-to-medium walls suit frying, sautéing, roasting, stuffing, sandwiches, rice dishes, and sauces. Harvest light green for the classic frying-pepper stage or allow fruit to mature toward red for a sweeter ripe stage. Sweet to very mild frying pepper, with UF\/IFAS reporting about 1,000 SHU. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Cubanelle Sweet Pepper is especially useful for frying, sautéing, general cooking, Caribbean dishes, fresh use, and seed saving. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet to very mild frying pepper, with UF\/IFAS reporting about 1,000 SHU. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: About 1,000 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Cubanelle Sweet Pepper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Cubanelle Sweet Pepper indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Cubanelle Sweet Pepper seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 60-69 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60-69 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Cubanelle Sweet Pepper true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Cubanelle Sweet Pepper ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 60-69 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrying, sautéing, general cooking, Caribbean dishes, fresh use, and seed saving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47994012795182,"sku":"PP24","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-cubanelle-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp24-12795182-5454425.jpg?v=1767987632"},{"product_id":"diamond-bell-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Diamond Bell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Bell maintained seed line pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing white fruit medium bell fruit, ivory to pale yellow before red maturity. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, stuffing, salads, pale-color harvests, and compact gardens. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Diamond Bell maintained seed line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Bell maintained seed line is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is White, with fruit described as medium bell fruit, ivory to pale yellow before red maturity. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Diamond Bell, Diamond Bell pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Diamond Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eWhite; Medium bell fruit, ivory to pale yellow before red maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Bell is maintained in the seed trade as a pale-fruited sweet bell, commonly harvested at an ivory or creamy stage before later color development. Public institutional records strong enough to establish one breeder, release year, or formal parentage for this exact seed lot were not located in the sources reviewed. Seedkeepers should select several healthy plants that match the maintained lot and record whether fruit continues from ivory through pale yellow to red, since harvest stage can make descriptions from different seed sellers appear contradictory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamond Bell maintained seed line is best suited to fresh eating, stuffing, salads, pale-color harvests, and compact gardens. Its flavor is crisp and sweet, with fuller sweetness at later color stages. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Diamond Bell maintained seed line is especially useful for fresh eating, stuffing, salads, pale-color harvests, and compact gardens. Flavor and eating quality are described as crisp and sweet, with fuller sweetness at later color stages. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Diamond Bell maintained seed line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Diamond Bell maintained seed line indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Diamond Bell maintained seed line seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Diamond Bell maintained seed line true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Diamond Bell maintained seed line ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, stuffing, salads, pale-color harvests, and compact gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49581332070702,"sku":"PP40","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-diamond-bell-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pepp107014902-32070702-7612559.jpg?v=1767987596"},{"product_id":"miniature-red-bell-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Miniature Red Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini Bell Red offers the crunch of a sweet bell pepper in a small, snackable fruit. The compact plants carry little green bells that ripen red, bringing a bright splash of color to a raised bed or sunny container. About 1½ inches across, the firm, juicy peppers are easy to tuck into lunchboxes, slice over salads or fill for small appetizers. Leave fruit on the plant until red for the sweetest harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLittle red bells, full sweet-pepper crunch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVariety and background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Bell Red is an open-pollinated Capsicum annuum selected for compact growth and small sweet bells. Peppers have their crop origins in the Americas; miniature bell varieties offer that familiar vegetable in a size suited to small gardens and fresh snacking. Our description does not assign this lot to a named family's seed line without supporting records.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in clean seed-starting mix, keep evenly moist, and aim for 80–90°F at the seed zone. Expect roughly 7–10 days in good conditions, with cooler conditions taking longer. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge. Harden plants gradually before moving outside after frost and once nights stay above 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil, at the same depth as the seedling pot. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in rows 24–36 inches apart. Plants are commonly about 18–24 inches tall. Keep moisture even, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excess nitrogen that encourages leaves at the expense of fruit. A small stake can help where wind or a heavy crop weighs branches down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan around 60–69 days from transplanting, allowing longer in cool weather and judging ripeness by the fruit itself. Harvest when bells are red, glossy and firm; green fruit can also be used but tastes less sweet. Clip stems rather than pulling branches. Enjoy fresh, grill or stuff the little bells, or freeze cut peppers for later cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor seed, choose fully red, ripe fruit from healthy plants that show the expected compact habit and small bells. Remove the seeds and dry them thoroughly before storing cool and dry. Peppers mostly self-pollinate, but insects can move pollen between compatible varieties. Separate seed crops or bag unopened flower buds when maintaining a variety. Cross-pollination affects the next generation, not the flavor of the fruit already growing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49581356089646,"sku":"PP43","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-miniature-red-bell-pepper-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pepp239529587-56089646-4495447.jpg?v=1767987581"},{"product_id":"miniature-yellow-bell-pepper","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Miniature Yellow Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiniature Yellow Bell produces small, blocky sweet peppers that ripen from green to bright yellow. The approximately 2-inch fruits have two or three lobes and a crisp bite, making them useful for fresh snacks, salads, pickling, and small stuffed peppers. These are sweet bells with no intended heat, carried on short, stocky plants often listed around 16 inches tall. Their compact habit is useful in smaller gardens and containers, though they still need a warm season and steady care to color fully. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and identity \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiniature Yellow Bell is an open-pollinated heirloom also cataloged as Yellow Miniature. Miniature yellow and red bells were among the peppers preserved by Ohio gardener Lucina Cress, who used them for stuffed, pickled peppers. This is published history of the named variety; it does not establish the chain of custody of every modern seed lot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing and establishment \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors about 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow 1\/4 inch deep and keep the seed-starting mix warm, around 80–90°F. Allow roughly 10–21 days for emergence, depending on warmth and seed condition. Give seedlings strong light. Harden gradually, then transplant after frost when nights are consistently above 50°F and the soil is warm. Space about 18 inches apart, with 30–36 inches between rows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing and care \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moisture steady through flowering and fruit filling, using mulch once soil is warm. Avoid excess nitrogen. A small stake can help if a heavily loaded plant leans. In containers, check moisture often and feed moderately; restricted roots dry faster than garden soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse peppers green if desired, or allow them to turn fully yellow for their mature color and sweeter flavor. Clip stems rather than tearing fruit from the branches. Allow about 90 days from transplanting; warmth and harvest stage can change timing. Refrigerate fresh peppers and use while crisp, or chop and freeze. Follow a tested recipe for shelf-stable pickles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose fully ripe yellow fruits from healthy, true-to-type plants. Remove seed, separate it from flesh, and spread it thinly to dry completely before storage. Peppers can cross through insect visits; isolate varieties or bag unopened flowers if keeping seed true to type. Collect from several plants and label the harvest year and variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49581356187950,"sku":"PP42","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-miniature-yellow-bell-pepper-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pepp860036508-56187950-2814129.jpg?v=1767987581"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-yolo-wonder","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Yolo Wonder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYolo Wonder pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing red fruit medium-large blocky bell fruit, green ripening to red. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, cooking, and classic green-to-red bell harvests. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Yolo Wonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYolo Wonder is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as medium-large blocky bell fruit, green ripening to red. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Yolo Wonder pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Yolo Wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; Medium-large blocky bell fruit, green ripening to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYolo Wonder is documented in the North American pepper cultivar archive as a Campbell Soup Company cultivar from 1952, developed from California Wonder and Elephant Trunk. The record describes pendant fruit, compact plants, dense foliage, and resistance to the common strain of tobacco mosaic virus. That breeding history distinguishes Yolo Wonder from California Wonder even though the two are closely related in market type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is treated as open-pollinated according to the maintained catalog record. Seedkeepers should select representative plants for blocky fruit, foliage cover, green-to-red color, and uniform sweet-bell quality. The legacy Shopify handle still names California Wonder 300 TMR and requires a redirect-safe correction outside this import.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYolo Wonder is best suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, cooking, and classic green-to-red bell harvests. Its flavor is crisp green bell flavor becoming sweeter at red maturity. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Yolo Wonder is especially useful for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, cooking, and classic green-to-red bell harvests. Flavor and eating quality are described as crisp green bell flavor becoming sweeter at red maturity. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Yolo Wonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Yolo Wonder indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Yolo Wonder seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Yolo Wonder true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Yolo Wonder ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, stuffing, roasting, cooking, and classic green-to-red bell harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048535818542,"sku":"PP25","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-yolo-wonder-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp25-35818542-1105291.jpg?v=1767987532"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-orange-sun","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Orange Sun","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Sun pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing orange fruit about 3-4 in, slightly tapered smooth bell fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and fully orange sweet-bell harvests. Maturity is 80-89 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Orange Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Sun is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Orange, with fruit described as about 3-4 in, slightly tapered smooth bell fruit. Reproductive classification: Hybrid (F1). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Orange Sun pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Orange Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eOrange; About 3-4 in, slightly tapered smooth bell fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Sun is recorded by Cornell as a sweet bell pepper with smooth, slightly tapered fruit that changes from green to orange. The original source range remains in the internal source register rather than being displayed as a competing number. The current seed line classifies this seed as Hybrid (F1); saved seed should therefore be expected to segregate unless supplier documentation establishes otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legacy Shopify handle still names Yolo Wonder and requires a redirect-safe correction outside this import. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. Fruit size, shape, green-to-orange color, and source maturity range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Sun is best suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and fully orange sweet-bell harvests. Its flavor is crisp and sweet, becoming fuller at orange maturity. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Orange Sun is especially useful for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and fully orange sweet-bell harvests. Flavor and eating quality are described as crisp and sweet, becoming fuller at orange maturity. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Orange Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Orange Sun indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Orange Sun seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Sun is listed as Hybrid (F1). Seed can be collected for experimentation, but the next generation may segregate and will not reliably reproduce the same combination of plant, fruit, color, or heat traits. For experimental saving, mark healthy plants, protect flowers from crossing, allow fruit to reach full biological color, wear gloves with hot fruit, remove seed, and dry it thoroughly before labeling and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Orange Sun ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and fully orange sweet-bell harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange Sun is listed as Hybrid (F1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048648016174,"sku":"PP27","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-orange-sun-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp27-48016174-8403105.jpg?v=1767987530"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-chocolate-beauty-bell","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Chocolate Beauty Bell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Beauty pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing brown fruit large smooth bell fruit, green ripening to chocolate brown. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and brown-ripe bell displays. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Chocolate Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Beauty is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Brown, with fruit described as large smooth bell fruit, green ripening to chocolate brown. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Chocolate Beauty pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Chocolate Beauty Bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBrown; Large smooth bell fruit, green ripening to chocolate brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Beauty appears in the North American pepper cultivar archive as a Petoseed introduction from 1993. The archived description identifies a large, smooth bell pepper that changes from green to chocolate brown and carries resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. That makes it a documented modern cultivar rather than an ancient heirloom whose origin can be freely embellished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seed product remains described as open-pollinated because that is the maintained catalog classification, but seedkeepers should verify true-to-type performance and supplier documentation whenever a modern cultivar has circulated through multiple commercial sources. The legacy Shopify handle still names Orange Sun and requires a redirect-safe handle correction outside this content import. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Beauty is best suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and brown-ripe bell displays. Its flavor is sweet, crisp, and fuller when allowed to ripen chocolate brown. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Chocolate Beauty is especially useful for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and brown-ripe bell displays. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet, crisp, and fuller when allowed to ripen chocolate brown. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Chocolate Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Chocolate Beauty indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Chocolate Beauty seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Chocolate Beauty true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Chocolate Beauty ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, stuffing, roasting, salads, and brown-ripe bell displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048667250990,"sku":"PP28","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-chocolate-bell-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp28-67250990-5372463.jpg?v=1767987530"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-quadrato-dasti-rosso","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Quadratto d’Asti Rosso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuadrato d’Asti Rosso pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing red fruit about 4 in, thick-walled blocky fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, roasting, sautéing, stuffing, thick-walled sweet-pepper harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Maturity is 80-89 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Quadrato d’Asti Rosso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuadrato d’Asti Rosso is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 31–36 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 4 in, thick-walled blocky fruit. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Quadrato d’Asti Rosso pepper, Pepper Seeds – Sweet – Quadrata d’Asti Rosso Pepper Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e31–36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 4 in, thick-walled blocky fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell documents a large Italian sweet pepper with thick-walled, squarish red fruit under the spelling Quadratto d’Asti Rosso. Italian regional material uses the phrase peperone quadrato d’Asti for the square pepper tradition associated with the Asti area. The customer title uses standard Italian quadrato while the Cornell spelling remains a documented alias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sources establish an Italian Asti association and the square, thick-walled fruit form, but they do not identify one original breeder or release date. The spelling correction is linguistic and source-aware, not a claim that all Asti square peppers are one identical cultivar. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell lists the cultivar, spelled Quadratto d’Asti Rosso in its database, at 80 to 85 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the large thick-walled fruit fresh, stuffed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, or preserved. Green fruit are edible, while red is the fully mature color. Heat intensity can vary with growing conditions and individual fruit. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Quadrato d’Asti Rosso is especially useful for fresh eating, roasting, sautéing, stuffing, thick-walled sweet-pepper harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Flavor and eating quality are described as heat intensity can vary with growing conditions and individual fruit. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Quadrato d’Asti Rosso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Quadrato d’Asti Rosso indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Quadrato d’Asti Rosso seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Quadrato d’Asti Rosso true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Quadrato d’Asti Rosso ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, roasting, sautéing, stuffing, thick-walled sweet-pepper harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048684093742,"sku":"PP29","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-quadrata-dasti-rosso-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp29-84093742-2575014.jpg?v=1767987529"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-golden-california-wonder","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Golden California Wonder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden California Wonder pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing yellow fruit about 4 in, blocky bell fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, sautéing, general cooking, and seed saving when stock is open-pollinated. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Golden California Wonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden California Wonder is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Yellow, with fruit described as about 4 in, blocky bell fruit. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Yellow California Wonder Bell, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Golden California Wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eYellow; About 4 in, blocky bell fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1948 cultivar-description record in the North American archive documents Golden California Wonder as a California Wonder-shaped sweet bell that changes from green to yellow, with thick flesh and wide adaptation. The dated entry shows the name and trait package in use by the late 1940s. The archive associates the record with a historical seed trade source, but the dated listing is not treated as proof of the original breeding date or breeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden California Wonder is also not automatically merged with every later product called California Wonder Gold. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. The North American cultivar archive documents the cultivar’s traits in a 1948 entry but does not give a specific maturity figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA related Cornell record for California Wonder Gold lists 72 days, but that name is not assumed to be identical to this seed lot, so the listed value remains blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green for a firm bell-pepper stage or wait for golden yellow color. The thick walls suit fresh eating, salads, stuffing, roasting, grilling, sautéing, and freezing. Sweet, thick-fleshed bell pepper as documented in the cultivar archive. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Golden California Wonder is especially useful for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, sautéing, general cooking, and seed saving when stock is open-pollinated. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet, thick-fleshed bell pepper as documented in the cultivar archive. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Golden California Wonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Golden California Wonder indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Golden California Wonder seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Golden California Wonder true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Golden California Wonder ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh eating, stuffing, roasting, sautéing, general cooking, and seed saving when stock is open-pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048696840494,"sku":"PP30","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-golden-california-wonder-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp30-96840494-9399371.jpg?v=1767987527"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-corno-di-toro-rosso","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Corno di Toro Rosso","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorno di Toro Rosso pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing red fruit about 6-10 in long. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to frying, roasting, grilling, fresh use, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known. Maturity is 80-89 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Corno di Toro Rosso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorno di Toro Rosso is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 31–36 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 6-10 in long. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Red Bull’s Horn Pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Corno di Toro Rosso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e31–36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 6-10 in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell records Corno di Toro Rosso as an Italian heirloom sweet frying pepper with curved fruit about 6 to 10 inches long that mature from deep green to bright red. The Italian name translates as red bull’s horn and refers to the long curved form. Cornell’s maturity listing places the cultivar within the long-season sweet-pepper group rather than treating the green harvest stage as full seed maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe source supports the Italian heirloom association and physical description but does not establish an original breeder, farm, or release year. Those claims are not added. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell lists Corno di Toro Rosso at 72 to 85 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long sweet pods are excellent for frying, grilling, roasting, sautéing, sandwiches, salads, and fresh slicing. Green fruit can be used early; red fruit are fully colored and sweeter. Sweet frying pepper according to Cornell; no additional flavor notes are asserted. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Corno di Toro Rosso is especially useful for frying, roasting, grilling, fresh use, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet frying pepper according to Cornell; no additional flavor notes are asserted. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Corno di Toro Rosso\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Corno di Toro Rosso indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Corno di Toro Rosso seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Corno di Toro Rosso true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Corno di Toro Rosso ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrying, roasting, grilling, fresh use, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048703754542,"sku":"PP31","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-corno-di-toro-rosso-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp31-03754542-9193531.jpg?v=1767987527"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-corno-di-toro-giallo","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Corno di Toro Giallo Pepper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorno di Toro Giallo pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing yellow fruit about 6-10 in long. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to frying, roasting, grilling, fresh use, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known. Maturity is 80-89 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Corno di Toro Giallo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorno di Toro Giallo is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 31–36 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Yellow, with fruit described as about 6-10 in long. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Yellow Bull’s Horn Pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Corno di Toro Giallo Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e31–36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eYellow; About 6-10 in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell records Corno di Toro Giallo as an Italian heirloom sweet frying pepper with curved fruit about 6 to 10 inches long that mature from deep green to yellow. The Italian name translates as yellow bull’s horn, describing the curved fruit form and ripe color. The Cornell record establishes the Italian heirloom association and fruit traits but does not identify an original farm, breeder, or release date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose details are not inferred from the name. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. Cornell lists Corno di Toro Giallo at 75 to 85 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire range fits the catalog’s 70–89 Days category; the source does not state the counting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the long sweet fruit for frying, grilling, roasting, sautéing, sandwiches, salads, and fresh slices. Green pods are usable; yellow is the fully colored stage. Sweet frying pepper according to Cornell; no additional flavor notes are asserted. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Corno di Toro Giallo is especially useful for frying, roasting, grilling, fresh use, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet frying pepper according to Cornell; no additional flavor notes are asserted. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Corno di Toro Giallo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Corno di Toro Giallo indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Corno di Toro Giallo seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Corno di Toro Giallo true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Corno di Toro Giallo ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrying, roasting, grilling, fresh use, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048726921518,"sku":"PP32","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-corno-di-toro-giallo-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp32-26921518-9756134.jpg?v=1767987527"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-marconi-red","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Marconi Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarconi Red pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing red fruit about 9.1 × 1.6 in (230 × 40 mm). Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to roasting, frying, fresh slicing, general cooking, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known. Maturity is 60-69 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Marconi Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarconi Red is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 31–36 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 9.1 × 1.6 in (230 × 40 mm). Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 60-69 Days. Names associated with this variety include Red Italian Fryer, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Marconi Red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e31–36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 9.1 × 1.6 in (230 × 40 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1999 cultivar-description entry documents Marconi Red as a long sweet pepper with fruit about 230 by 40 mm, changing from light green to bright red, and gives a 65-day harvest reference. The source confirms the named cultivar’s trade presence and physical description at that date. The archival entry does not establish an original breeder, release year, or exact Italian locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity. A 1999 North American cultivar-description entry lists Marconi Red at 65 days. Cornell records bearing the broader Marconi Red name report a wider range, so the 65-day value is presented specifically as the archived 1999 reference rather than a universal result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long sweet fruit are suited to frying, roasting, grilling, sautéing, sandwiches, sauces, and fresh slicing. Red-ripe fruit provide full mature color; green fruit can be used earlier. Sweet pepper; no additional sensory notes are asserted beyond the cultivar archive. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Marconi Red is especially useful for roasting, frying, fresh slicing, general cooking, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet pepper; no additional sensory notes are asserted beyond the cultivar archive. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Marconi Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Marconi Red indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Marconi Red seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 60-69 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60-69 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Marconi Red true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Marconi Red ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 60-69 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting, frying, fresh slicing, general cooking, and mature-fruit seed saving when reproductive type is known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048745632046,"sku":"PP33","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-marconi-red-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp33-45632046-4791871.jpg?v=1767987524"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-marconi-golden","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Golden Marconi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarconi Golden pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing yellow fruit about 7-9 in long. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to grilling, frying, fresh eating, long sweet-pepper harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Maturity is 80-89 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Marconi Golden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarconi Golden is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 31–36 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Yellow, with fruit described as about 7-9 in long. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Golden Italian Fryer, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Marconi Golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eUpright\/Erect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e31–36 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eYellow; About 7-9 in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell records Golden Marconi as an Italian heirloom sweet frying pepper and lists an 80-day maturity reference. Cornell and University of California Master Gardener material describe long tapered fruit approximately 7 to 9 inches long that develop yellow to yellow-orange color. Those independent horticultural records support both the named Italian heirloom association and its long-fruited frying-pepper identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarconi is also used for a broader class of long Italian-type sweet peppers. This page preserves the Golden Marconi cultivar name without assuming that every golden Marconi-type seed lot has the same history. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCornell lists Golden Marconi at 80 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the long sweet fruit for grilling, frying, roasting, sautéing, sandwiches, fresh eating, and sauces. Green fruit are usable earlier; golden yellow-orange fruit are fully colored. Sweet frying pepper; University of California Master Gardeners describe it as very sweet. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Marconi Golden is especially useful for grilling, frying, fresh eating, long sweet-pepper harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet frying pepper; University of California Master Gardeners describe it as very sweet. Sweet does not mean every fruit tastes identical; harvest stage and growing conditions still affect texture and sweetness. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Marconi Golden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Marconi Golden indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Marconi Golden seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Marconi Golden true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Marconi Golden ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright\/Erect. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilling, frying, fresh eating, long sweet-pepper harvests, and seed saving from confirmed open-pollinated stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048763490606,"sku":"PP34","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-marconi-golden-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp34-63490606-1797184.png?v=1767987524"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-nadapeno","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Nadapeño","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNadapeño pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 19–24 in, bearing red fruit about 3 in long, jalapeño-shaped fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to heatless jalapeño flavor, poppers, salsa, pickling, stuffing, and family gardens. Maturity is 50-59 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nadapeño\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNadapeño is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 19–24 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 3 in long, jalapeño-shaped fruit. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 50-59 Days. Names associated with this variety include Nadapeño pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Nadapeño.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e19–24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 3 in long, jalapeño-shaped fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNadapeño was bred by A. Whaley Seed Company as a heatless jalapeño-type pepper. The breeder's record describes open-pollinated seed, sturdy productive plants, fruit about three inches long, green-to-red ripening, and a first green harvest at 55 days from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat documented modern breeding history is more useful than treating the pepper as an old traditional jalapeño. Its 0 SHU expectation should still be observed in the maintained lot, because accidental crossing with compatible hot peppers can change the next generation. Seed saved from isolated, true-to-type plants can preserve the variety, while fruit from the current season is not made hotter merely because another pepper grew nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legacy Shopify handle still names Pimiento de Padrón and requires a redirect-safe correction outside this import. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNadapeño is best suited to heatless jalapeño flavor, poppers, salsa, pickling, stuffing, and family gardens. Its flavor is jalapeño-like green flavor without expected capsaicin heat. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Nadapeño is especially useful for heatless jalapeño flavor, poppers, salsa, pickling, stuffing, and family gardens. Flavor and eating quality are described as jalapeño-like green flavor without expected capsaicin heat. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Nadapeño\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Nadapeño indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the bushy plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 19–24 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Nadapeño seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 50-59 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50-59 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Nadapeño true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Nadapeño ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 50-59 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeatless jalapeño flavor, poppers, salsa, pickling, stuffing, and family gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51048922874158,"sku":"PP35","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-nadapeno-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp35-22874158-9846208.jpg?v=1767987524"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-aji-dulce-3","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Ají Dulce #2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAjí Dulce #2 maintained seed line pepper seeds grow into shrubby plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing red fruit about 1-2 in wide, flattened lantern-shaped fruit. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to sofrito, stews, rice, beans, sauces, fresh seasoning, and aromatic cooking without habanero-level heat. Maturity is 100-109 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjí Dulce #2 maintained seed line is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum chinense Jacq. Plants have a shrubby habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 1-2 in wide, flattened lantern-shaped fruit. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 100-109 Days. Names associated with this variety include Ají Dulce #2, Ají Dulce #2 pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Ají Dulce #2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense Jacq.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eShrubby\/Subshrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e14–28 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e24 in between plants; 36 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eStake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; About 1-2 in wide, flattened lantern-shaped fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0-500 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjí dulce peppers are important seasoning peppers in Caribbean and Latin American cooking, valued for Capsicum chinense aroma without the severe heat of many habanero relatives. The number “#2” is retained as this seller's lot designation; it is not presented as a universal registry number or proof of one formal release. Commercial ají dulce populations can vary in shape, color, aroma, and occasional pungency, so this page describes the maintained red-ripening lot rather than every pepper sold under the broad name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crop's history is living and regional, carried through farms, gardens, kitchens, and seed exchange. Seedkeepers should select several representative plants for aromatic flavor, low heat, characteristic fruit form, plant health, and red maturity while recording any unexpectedly pungent or off-type plants. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAjí Dulce #2 maintained seed line is best suited to sofrito, stews, rice, beans, sauces, fresh seasoning, and aromatic cooking without habanero-level heat. Its flavor is fruity, floral, aromatic, and sweet to very mildly pungent. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line is especially useful for sofrito, stews, rice, beans, sauces, fresh seasoning, and aromatic cooking without habanero-level heat. Flavor and eating quality are described as fruity, floral, aromatic, and sweet to very mildly pungent. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0-500 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 14–28 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 24 in apart and rows 36 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the shrubby plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 100-109 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100-109 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Ají Dulce #2 maintained seed line ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 100-109 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 14–28 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Shrubby\/Subshrub. Support: Stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSofrito, stews, rice, beans, sauces, fresh seasoning, and aromatic cooking without habanero-level heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51067506032942,"sku":"PP36","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-pepper-aji-dulce-2-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp36-06032942-6908261.jpg?v=1767986859"},{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-keystone-giant","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Keystone Resistant Giant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description aonsk-editorial-detail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeystone Resistant Giant pepper seeds grow into bushy plants reaching 25–30 in, bearing red fruit large bell fruit; exact dimensions not confirmed in the cited record. Heat category: Sweet. It is especially suited to large green bells, stuffing, roasting, grilling, salads, freezing, historic open-pollinated collections, and seed saving. Maturity is 70-79 Days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Keystone Resistant Giant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeystone Resistant Giant is a sweet pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a bushy habit and reach 25–30 in; support is listed as no added support. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as large bell fruit; exact dimensions not confirmed in the cited record. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 70-79 Days. Names associated with this variety include Keystone Resistant Giant Sweet Pepper, Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Keystone Giant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum L.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003eBush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e25–30 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e7–14 Days at 75–90 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e18 in between plants; 24 in between rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003eLoamy; pH 6.0–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003eModerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003eNo-Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproductive type:\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen-Pollinated (OP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed; Large bell fruit; exact dimensions not confirmed in the cited record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003eSweet; 0 SHU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory and seedkeeping context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth American cultivar records attribute Keystone Resistant Giant to the Corneli Seed Company and list it in a 1954 catalog. The recorded parentage combines California Wonder with a Hungarian cultivar, placing it within the history of mid-twentieth-century bell pepper breeding for fruit quality and disease resistance. The source describes a high percentage of fancy fruit, plants that stand up well, large fruit that remain green, and resistance to tobacco mosaic virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt compares the cultivar with Florida Giant. Keystone Resistant Giant should not be confused with Keystone Resistant III, a different later listing with its own 80-day maturity and 110 by 80 millimeter fruit. Transferring those numbers would make the page look precise while attaching another cultivar's data to this seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit, flavor, and kitchen use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest full-sized green bells for crisp fresh use, salads, stuffing, grilling, roasting, sautés, freezing, and sauces. If fruit is allowed to remain on the plant, it can progress toward ripe color and greater sweetness, but the 1954 record emphasizes large green fruit that holds its green stage. The cultivar is sweet and non-pungent. Its value is large bell shape, plant strength, and historical TMV resistance, not a hot-pepper flavor or a modern multi-disease package. Keystone Resistant Giant is especially useful for large green bells, stuffing, roasting, grilling, salads, freezing, historic open-pollinated collections, and seed saving. Flavor and eating quality are described as sweet bell pepper with no pungency; best known for large green fruit and sturdy plants. Heat classification: Sweet; listed range: 0 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to grow Keystone Resistant Giant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart Keystone Resistant Giant indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. No added support is normally needed. Mature height is 25–30 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeason care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Keystone Resistant Giant seed warm without leaving the medium saturated.\n• Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks.\n• No added support is normally needed; keep moisture even while fruit is setting.\n• Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed.\n• Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70-79 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Keystone Resistant Giant true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhen is Keystone Resistant Giant ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does germination take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow large does it grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 25–30 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: No-Support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it used?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge green bells, stuffing, roasting, grilling, salads, freezing, historic open-pollinated collections, and seed saving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51179706974510,"sku":"PP26","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/pepper-seeds-sweet-keystone-giant-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp26-06974510-3173834.jpg?v=1767986752"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/collections\/pepper-seeds-sweet-purple-beauty-bell-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-pp5-86295854-7796316.jpg?v=1784635094","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/collections\/sweet-pepper-seeds.oembed?page=2","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}