2017 AAS Edible-Vegetable Winner
Pepper Sweetie Pie F1
A miniature bell pepper that is easy to grow with excellent fruit set even under hot and humid conditions. An attractive plant that is well-adapted to a container and small garden growing. Fruits can be harvested 60 to 70 days from transplanting either in green or red. These small 3 oz cuties are 2.5 inches x 3 inches in size and are thick-walled, sweet and flavorful. These peppers can be eaten fresh, grilled, stir-fried or stuffed. The possibilities are endless. As one judge said, “A cute way to introduce bell peppers to kids.”
Plant Description
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
annuum
Common Name:
Pepper
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
24-28 inches
Plant Spread:
28-36 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Green or red
Fruit Shape:
Bell
Fruit Weight:
3 ounces
Fruit Size:
2.5-3 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Sweet
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Clover Seed Co., Ltd., marketed by Pure Line Seed
Close Market Comparison:
: Cute Stuff Red F1, Right On Red F1
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2 - 3 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
Not recommended
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
60-70
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Reviews
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Sweetie Pie is an excellent small pepper. They set peppers early, we did harvest green peppers in less than 60 days from transplanting. Plants are very heavy producers. Zone 6a