Pepper Sweetmie Red plants - Capsicum annuum
Pepper Sweetmie Red plants - Capsicum annuum
Pepper Sweetmie Red plants - Capsicum annuum
Capsicum annuum Sweetmie Red
Bell pepper, Sweet pepper
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Description
The Sweetmie Red Pepper is a miniature vegetable that grows perfectly well in a pot, on the balcony or on the terrace, but also in small vegetable gardens. This easy to grow hybrid variety has small red fruits, shaped like horns, 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) long. They are Mild and sweet and can be cooked or enjoyed raw.
Peppers and chillies come from the same plant! They are the result of successive selections that have led to the pepper, with a mild flavour, and the chilli, with a spicy flavour. The spiciness of chillies is measured on the Scoville scale, ranging from 0 to 10 (0 corresponding to the fruit). They were introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus and quickly spread around the world. Apart from a few varieties, peppers and chillies are grown as annuals in our climates.
They belong to the Solanaceae family and are divided into five main species: Capsicum annuum (the most common), Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens, and Capsicum pubescens.
The fruits are initially green and will take on their final colour as they ripen: red, yellow, brown, orange, purple... Their shape varies: square, elongated, short...
Peppers and chillies are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, including capsaicin, which is responsible for the hot flavour of these fruits.
In terms of cuisine, peppers and chillies are used in many cuisines around the world and can be cooked in multiple ways. Peppers can be consumed raw or cooked, stuffed, marinated, grilled, in salads, ratatouilles... while fresh or dried chillies enhance and spice up dishes according to their heat.
These fruit vegetables are greedy plants, requiring very rich soil and full sun.
Harvest: The harvest takes place from August to October (or as early as July for some varieties), by cutting the stem above the fruit.
Storage: Peppers and chillies can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. They can also be frozen or dried.
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Planting and care
Growing peppers and chillies requires warmth. Planting in March-April.
First, let the plug plants grow on by transplanting them into trays or pots measuring 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in) in diameter, filled with compost. Place the plants in a warm and bright location and water regularly.
In open ground: Plant in open ground when the soil is sufficiently warmed up and all risk of frost has passed. Choose a very sunny location and a sheltered spot. Bell Peppers and chillies prefer very rich, light, and well-drained soils. So add well-rotted compost the previous autumn.
Space the plants 50 cm (20in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the plug plant) and add well-rotted compost to the bottom of the planting hole. Place your plant with the graft point at ground level and cover it with soil. Firmly press down and water.
At the beginning of cultivation, you can install a removable tunnel to gain a few degrees, especially in cooler regions. Gently hoe and weed as the roots are shallow. Then, apply mulch.
In pots: choose a pot with a depth of at least 30 cm (12in). Place a layer of gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot to aid drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of compost and well-rotted compost. Place the plug plant and cover it with soil. Firmly press down and water. Place the pot in the sun. Regularly add compost.
Install supports. Water regularly at the base of the plants.
It is a good idea to pinch the chilli and bell pepper plants, especially in cooler regions. When the plants have 10 to 15 fruits, cut the ends of the stems one leaf above the last fruit.
In the vegetable garden, plant flowers nearby to attract pollinating insects. In terms of rotation, wait 3 years before growing Solanaceae again in the same soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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