{"product_id":"sweet-bell-pepper-seeds","title":"Nitro (F1) Bell Pepper Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-1129 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kakaseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/%E7%94%9C%E6%A4%92%E7%94%9F%E9%95%BF%E6%B8%A9%E5%BA%A61-1024x353.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"353\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 green; 80 red ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance Codes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTM , BLS , PC , TSWV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapsicum spp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers thrive in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.5. Abundant phosphorus and calcium is needed for the best results. Cold weather is buffered and earliness increased by using black plastic mulch, especially in combination with lightweight fabric row covers supported by wire hoops. Remove row covers in sunny weather above 85°F (29°C) to prevent blossom drop and heat damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate days from transplanting outdoors to first pickings of full size fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed in 20-row or shallow flats, 4 seeds\/in., 1\/4\" deep, in late March or about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. If possible, maintain soil temperatures at 80-90°F (27-32°C). Pepper seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 2\" cell-type containers or 4\" pots. Grow plants at approx. 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) nights. Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. Space pepper plants 12-18\" apart in rows 24-36\" apart, or 2 rows on poly\/paper mulch, 18\" between plants. Water-in transplants using a high phosphorus solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLD TREATMENT:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExposing the seedlings to controlled cold treatments can increase the number of flowers and fruits. When the third true leaf appears, grow the plants at a minimum night temperature of 53-55°F (12-13°C) for 4 weeks. The plants should receive full sunlight. After 4 weeks adjust temperature to 70°F (21°C) day and night. If this technique is used, peppers should be seeded 1-2 weeks earlier than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSECT PESTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl climbing cutworms with Bacillus thuringiensis, or with paper cylinder collars. Control tarnished plant bugs, aphids, and flea beetles with pyrethrin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDISEASES AND PROBLEMS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prevent bacterial spot and Phytophthora, drip irrigate only, plant only in well-drained soils, minimize soil compaction, and follow a 4-year crop rotation. Sunscald is caused by an inadequate foliage canopy. Prevent blossom end rot with adequate soil calcium and regular moisture. Big bushy plants with few peppers can be caused by an excess of nitrogen, hot or cold temperature extremes during the flowering period, tarnished plant bug injury, and choice of late, poorly-adapted varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBACTERIAL SPOT NOTICE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacterial spot can be seedborne. All Johnny's pepper seed lots are tested for bacterial spot. Note: A disease-free test result does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free, only that in the sample tested, the pathogen targeted was not found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the first peppers promptly when they reach full size to encourage further fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and hold at 45°F (7°C) and 95% relative humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTRANSPLANTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvg. 19 plants\/Pkt., 750 plants\/1,000 seeds, 19,360 seeds per acre of transplants (avg. 14,520 plants), 12\" between plants in rows 36\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEEDS\/OZ. 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High-quality medium-large to large, blocky dark green fruits. The sturdy, bushy plants protect the fruits from sunscald. 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