Late pepper seed SVPB8415

bacterial spot resistantannualhybrid

New! Full bacterial leaf spot (BLS) resistance. Yellow bell with resistance to BLS races 1–10. Strong, sturdy plant with a leafy canopy to protect fruits from sunburn. Medium to medium-large fruits are smooth, blocky, and slightly elongated. Larger but later to mature than Sweet Sunrise and Flavorburst. High resistance to tobamovirus race 0; and intermediate resistance to bacterial leaf spot races 1–10. Avg. 78,200 seeds/lb. Packet: 25 seeds. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Capsicum annuum CULTURE: Peppers thrive in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.5. Abundant phosphorus and calcium is needed for the best results. GROWING SEEDLINGS: Sow 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. COLD TREATMENT: Exposing 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.