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Big Red Sweet Pepper Seeds

Scientific name Capsicum annuum L.

About this variety

Big 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...

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25 minimum seeds per packet
Gardener experience

Hard

Germination difficulty

Hard

Germination time

7–14 Days at 80–95 °F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    7–14 Daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 80–95 °F
  • Maturity
    70-79 DaysApproximately 75 days from transplanting; full red ripeness gives sweeter fruit and mature seed.
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    Stake recommended · space 24 in · rows 36 in
  • Growth habit
    Bush · Annual · 19–24 in tall
  • Best use
    Sweet bell peppers for stuffing, roasting, fresh salads and freezing
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When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

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What to expect from Big Red Sweet Pepper Seeds

Big Red produces substantial bell peppers with thick, juicy walls and a sweet flavor that deepens as green fruits ripen red. The roughly 4 in.

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Big 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.

Minimum seeds per packet: 25 seeds.

Thick, sweet red bells for fresh eating and roasting.

Variety and background

Big 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.

Sow and grow

Start 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.

Season care

Use 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.

Harvest and use

Expect 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.

Saving seed

Big 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.

Common problems

Cool 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Red Sweet hot?

No. This is a sweet bell pepper, listed at 0 SHU.

Is it an F1 hybrid?

The exact supplier product is open-pollinated; the former hybrid classification was incorrect.

When should I harvest?

The supplier lists about 75 days after transplanting. Green fruit is usable, while full red ripeness develops greater sweetness and mature seed.

Will nearby hot peppers make this year’s fruit hot?

No. Cross-pollination can affect plants grown from saved seed next year, not the flesh of this year’s fruit.

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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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Capsicum annuum L.

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Start 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.

Use 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.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Start 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.

Use 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.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling, storage, and crop-appropriate uses

Harvest and storage

Expect harvest around 75 days after transplanting; full red color brings greater sweetness. Clip fruits with a short stem; refrigerate or freeze cut pieces. Save seed from healthy, fully ripe red fruits; isolate from other peppers.

Big 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.

Uses and garden roles

Big 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.

Expect 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.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Big 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.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Cool 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.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
Is Big Red Sweet hot?
No. This is a sweet bell pepper, listed at 0 SHU.

Is it an F1 hybrid?
The exact supplier product is open-pollinated; the former hybrid classification was incorrect.

When should I harvest?
The supplier lists about 75 days after transplanting. Green fruit is usable, while full red ripeness develops greater sweetness and mature seed.

Will nearby hot peppers make this year’s fruit hot?
No. Cross-pollination can affect plants grown from saved seed next year, not the flesh of this year’s fruit.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Capsicum annuum L.

Common name: Sweet bell pepper

Cultivar or variety: Big Red Sweet

Big 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.

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Larry Alderman (United States)

Great taste, great healthy growing yeild.

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Tina

Great company

Hi Tina! Thank you for your support and for taking the time to review the Big Red Sweet pepper seeds. We hope they bring you a rewarding growing season.

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