{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-orange-sun","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}