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Peter Pepper — Peppers | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Peter Pepper
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

112days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Seeds may be slow to germinate. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-draining sandy loam, tolerates poor soils
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 5-8 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Red when mature, green when young
Size: 7-8"
Shape: Distinctive phallic shape with bulbous end
Flavour: Medium heat (5,000-30,000 Scoville) with earthy, slightly smoky flavor

In the kitchen

Novelty garnish, hot sauces, salsas, pickling, drying for powder

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, hornworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, pepper mottle virus, anthracnose
Resistance: Good heat tolerance, moderate disease resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – July	—	October – September
3	April	June – July	—	September – October
4	March – April	June	—	September – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	August – October
7	February – March	April – May	—	August – October
8	February	April – May	—	July – September
9	January	March – April	—	June – August
10	January	February – March	—	June – August
11	January	January – February	—	May – July
12	January	January – February	—	May – July
13	January	January – February	—	May – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and pest management strategies

OreganoRepels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CarrotsLoosens soil around pepper roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

OnionsRepels aphids, spider mites, and cabbage worms with sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic chemicals that inhibit pepper growth and development

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may attract pests that also damage peppers

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Peter Pepper

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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