Chocolate Pepper Seeds produce beautiful, deep brown peppers known for their rich color and excellent garden performance. These premium non-GMO seeds offer strong germination and vigorous growth, making them ideal for gardeners of all experience levels. Chocolate peppers are appreciated for their productivity and ability to thrive in warm, sunny environments.

Perfect for home gardens, containers, raised beds, and greenhouse growing, these peppers develop a striking, unique color at maturity and deliver dependable yields throughout the growing season.

Features

• Premium non-GMO Chocolate Pepper seeds
• Excellent germination for reliable starts
• Distinctive deep-brown mature color
• Productive plants ideal for warm climates
• Suitable for gardens, containers, and raised beds
• Easy to grow for beginners and seasoned gardeners

Specifications

• Common Name: Chocolate Pepper
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual
• Seed Type: Non-GMO
• Heirloom: Varies by supplier
• Organic: Not specified
• Growth Habit: Compact to medium bush
• Season: Spring to fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–12 (grown as annual)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Soil Temperature for Germination: 75–90°F
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days
• Special Characteristics: Unique chocolate-brown color, high yields, heat-loving

Planting Guide

• When to Plant:
• Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost
• Transplant outdoors after frost when nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F
• How to Plant:
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix
• Keep soil warm and evenly moist
• Transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance
• Sunlight:
• Full sun for best fruit development
• Watering:
• Maintain consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
• Maintenance:
• Fertilize lightly after plants establish
• Support may be helpful as fruit load increases
• Harvesting:
• Pick peppers when they turn a rich, chocolate-brown color
• For continuous growth, harvest regularly