Santorini Red Sweet Bell Pepper - 5 Seeds

Capsicum 'Santorini Red' is a vibrant, sweet pepper variety known for its rich red colour, thick walls, and crisp texture. The fruits typically grow to 10–15 cm in length with a slightly tapered or blocky shape. This variety is prized for its sweet, juicy flavour, making it ideal for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, or grilling. The plants are compact and bushy, reaching about 50–80 cm in height, and they produce high yields throughout the growing season.

Growing Guide:

Soil: Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8.

Sunlight: Requires full sun (6–8 hours per day) for optimal fruiting.

Planting: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant outdoors when temperatures are consistently above 15°C.

Spacing: Plant 40–50 cm apart in rows or containers.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture.

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) early on, then switch to a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer to encourage fruiting.

Support: Staking or caging may help support heavy fruit loads.

Harvesting: Ready in 70–90 days when peppers turn fully red and firm. Can be harvested earlier if a green stage is preferred.

This variety is resistant to common pepper diseases and thrives in warm climates. Would you like tips on pest prevention or companion planting?