Colossal Hybrid Sweet Pepper

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SKU: 08804

$6.99

For each offer ordered, get 1 pkt of approx. 10 seeds

This item ships in both Spring & Fall

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Colossal Hybrid Sweet Pepper

Description

Big, blocky bell-shaped peppers ripen from glossy dark green to brilliant red and have an excellent sweet flavor. Vigorous plants have excellent adaptability to the Midwest and Northwest regions even under cool conditions. 70 DAYS.

Zones: 3-9 annual
Height: 22-24 in.
Shade Requirement: Full Sun

Product Details

FormUpright. Tall, vigorous, somewhat erect with good foliage cover.
LightFull sun.
Height22 - 24 inches.
Spread12 - 24 inches.
Spacing12 - 16 inches apart.
Zones3 - 9 annual
FoliageDark green foliage.
Flower FormSmall white flowers.
FruitExtra-large 6 inches in diameter x 6 inches long. Shape: bell, deep blocky fruit. Color: medium dark green to glossy brilliant red. Flavor: very sweet at red stage, good flavor at green stage as well.
Soil RequirementsRich, well-drained soil.
Growth RateModerate growth rate.
PruningNone needed.
CommentsOne of the Biggest Bell Peppers on the Market! With a flavor as big as their size. These 6 inch bells truly live up to their name. Crisp, juicy peppers ripen from green to red and have a sugary sweet flavor. Vigorous plants have excellent adaptability to the Midwest and Northwest regions even under cool conditions.
YieldHigh yield potential.
Botanical NameCapsicum annuum 'Colossal' Hybrid
DepthPlant seeds 1/2 inch deep. Start seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. The plants should be planted the same depth as in the pots.

Shipping Schedule

Orders for general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days. Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August.

2019 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE	Seeds
1A-4B	6/18 - 11/1
5A & 5B	6/18 - 11/1
6A & 6B	6/18 - 11/1
7A & 7B	6/18 - 11/1
8A & 8B	6/18 - 11/1
9A-10B	6/18 - 11/1
Last Order Date	All Grow Zones: Oct 28, 2019

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