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Lilac Pepper Seeds

Scientific name Capsicum annuum L.

About this variety

Lilac (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.About Lilac (PEP9151)Lilac (PEP9151) is a sweet bell pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have a...

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25 minimum seeds per packet
Gardener experience

Moderate

Germination difficulty

Moderate

Germination time

7–14 Days at 75–90 °F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    7–14 Daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 75–90 °F
  • Maturity
    70-79 DaysCounted from transplanting to the principal harvest stage under suitable conditions.
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    Stake recommended · space 18 in · rows 24 in
  • Growth habit
    Bush · Annual · 19–24 in tall
  • Best use
    Fresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests
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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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Variety field guide

What to expect from Lilac Pepper Seeds

Lilac (PEP9151) pepper seeds produce purple sweet bell pepper fruit medium-small 3- to 4-lobed bell fruit on bushy plants reaching 19–24 in; maturity is 70-79 Days.

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Lilac (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.

About Lilac (PEP9151)

Lilac (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.

  • Scientific name:Capsicum annuum L.
  • Life cycle:Annual
  • Planting season:Spring
  • Growth habit:Bush
  • Plant height:19–24 in
  • Sunlight:Full sun
  • Seed depth:1/4 in
  • Germination:7–14 Days at 75–90 °F
  • Spacing:18 in between plants; 24 in between rows
  • Soil:Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5
  • Water:Moderate
  • Support:Stake
  • Reproductive type:Hybrid (F1)
  • Fruit:Purple; Medium-small 3- to 4-lobed bell fruit
  • Heat:Sweet; 0 SHU

History and seedkeeping context

Lilac 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.

Cornell'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.

The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.

Fruit, flavor, and kitchen use

Lilac (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.

How to grow Lilac (PEP9151)

Start 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.

Plant 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.

Season care

• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Lilac (PEP9151) seed warm without leaving the medium saturated. • Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks. • Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting. • Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed. • Use 70-79 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.

Harvest and maturity

70-79 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.

Saving seed

Lilac (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.

Common questions

When is Lilac (PEP9151) ready?

Plan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.

How long does germination take?

Expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.

How large does it grow?

Expect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.

How is it used?

Fresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests

Can I save seed?

Lilac (PEP9151) is listed as Hybrid (F1).

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Recorded product profileSome experience is helpfulModerate or temperature-sensitiveRead why
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

Soil Readiness

for Pepper Plants (Capsicum spp.)

Where to get a soil test

Best option: your state’s Cooperative Extension soil testing lab.

Tip: Arid/alkaline regions (e.g., AZ, NM, UT, parts of CA) often use Olsen (bicarbonate) for phosphorus.
Adjusts P (ppm) target & interpretation.
Target 6.2–6.8
Ideal 4–8%
Target 40–60 ppm (Mehlich-3)
Target 150–200 ppm
Ok ≥ 1000 ppm
Ok ≥ 120 ppm
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For “shopping list” amounts
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Full growing record

Complete growing and seedkeeping record

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

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

Plant 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.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Lilac (PEP9151) is listed at 70-79 Days from transplanting to the principal harvest stage under suitable conditions. Lilac (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. Lilac (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.

Uses and garden roles

Lilac (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.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Lilac (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.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Lilac (PEP9151) 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.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
Frequently Asked Questions - Lilac (PEP9151)

When is Lilac (PEP9151) ready?
Plan around 70-79 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.

How long does germination take?
Expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.

How large does it grow?
Expect about 19–24 in. Growth habit: Bush. Support: Stake.

How is it used?
Fresh eating, salads, stuffing, ornamental edible displays, and lilac-color harvests

Can I save seed?
Lilac (PEP9151) is listed as Hybrid (F1).
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Capsicum annuum L.

Common name: Lilac pepper

Cultivar or variety: Lilac (PEP9151)

Lilac 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. Cornell'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. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.

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Cassandra Carchetti (United States)

Super excited about my Lilac bell peppers!!
They germinated really quickly (4 days)
Thanks y’all!!!!

Hi Cassandra! We're so happy to hear your Lilac Bell peppers germinated quickly and you're excited. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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Anonymous (United States)

Great germination, beautiful plants!

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