Pepper Sweetie Pie F1

2017 AAS Edible-Vegetable Winner

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.”

Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: Regional (Heartland, Northeast, Southeast)
Class: Pepper
Variety Name: Sweetie Pie F1
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annuum
Year: 2017
Common Name: Pepper
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Clover Seed Co., Ltd.
Close Market Comparison: Cute Stuff Red F1, Right On Red F1

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 24-28 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green or red
Fruit Shape: Bell
Fruit Size: 2.5-3 inches
Fruit Weight: 3 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Sweet
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 25-30

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 2 – 3 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): Not recommended
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 60-70
Plant Spread: 28-36 inches

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