Grow Sweet Gypsy pepper seeds, an early sweet pepper variety known for its tapered shape, crisp texture, and outstanding garden performance. This versatile variety produces abundant, medium-sized peppers on compact, sturdy plants, making it excellent for small gardens, containers, and raised beds.
These Non-GMO, open-pollinated Sweet Gypsy pepper seeds thrive in full sun and warm soil. Loved by beginner and experienced gardeners alike, this variety is known for its consistent yields and excellent performance in home garden settings. The plants remain manageable in size while producing peppers through the entire warm season.
Features
- Early sweet pepper variety with crisp, mild flavor.
- Compact plants great for small spaces and containers.
- High yielding with consistent warm-season production.
- Tapered, medium-sized peppers with firm, crisp texture.
- Thrives in full sun and warm weather conditions.
- Open-pollinated and Non-GMO seed variety.
- Ideal for beginners and home gardeners with limited space.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Sweet Gypsy Pepper
- Plant Type: Sweet pepper variety
- Growth Habit: Compact, productive plant
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 5–11 (warm-season planting)
- Growing Season: Spring to Summer
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Days to Maturity: 60–75 days
- Germination Temperature: 75°F–90°F (24°C–32°C)
- Plant Height: 18–24 inches
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, warm soil
- Water Requirement: Regular watering; avoid oversaturation
- Support Needed: Optional; staking can support heavy yields
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in a warm, well-drained growing medium.
- Maintain temperatures between 75°F–90°F for germination.
- Transplant outdoors after frost when weather and soil are warm.
- Select a full sun location to maximize yields.
- Space plants 18–24 inches apart in garden beds or containers.
- Water consistently, keeping soil evenly moist but not soaked.
- Mulching helps retain moisture and warm soil temperatures.
- Harvest peppers when firm, crisp, and fully mature.
