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Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper Seeds - Sweet Pepper Seeds for Home Garden

Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper Seeds - Sweet Pepper Seeds for Home Garden

$16.59 USD
$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost at 70–80Β°F. Sow ΒΌ inch deep in seed trays. Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost when soil temperature is 65–75Β°F, spacing 18–24 inches apart.

How to Grow

Plant in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Water consistently to keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize regularly, switching to phosphorus-rich fertilizer during fruiting.

Tips

Use staking or caging for support as plants grow.

Harvest peppers when they turn red for peak sweetness.

Monitor for pests like aphids and whiteflies, using organic control if needed.

Regular harvest encourages continued production.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Bushy

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Bushy

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both

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Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper Seeds - Sweet Pepper Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

F1 Hybrid

plant-type

Plant Type

Fruiting Vegetable

Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper is a premium hybrid producing compact, high-yielding plants with colorful, flavorful fruits. Ideal for home gardens and containers, these peppers are disease-resistant, easy to grow, and versatile in culinary use. The striking color and sweet flavor make them perfect for fresh consumption or cooking.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring – Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium

plant-height

Plant Height

18–24 in

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

18–24 in

planting-depth

Planting Depth

ΒΌ in

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000161113