Early violet pepper variety with high yields for indoor and open field or unheated greenhouse cultivation. Plant 30-40cm. Medium sized blocky fruits. The young fruit is violet in colour and becomes brownish red as it ripens. Fleshy and very tasty.
Sow at temperatures between 18ºC and 25ºC. Planting depth 0.5cm. Transplant when the plant has 3-4 leaves. Planting frame 40x50 cm. Harvest at 70-80 days.
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| Botanical name | Capsicum annuum |
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| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Germination (in days) | 14-21 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Planting distance | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 130 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Light, Loam |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !