Grown Sweet Pepper 'Purple Flash'?

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Sweet Pepper 'Purple Flash' — Peppers

60-70days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Can direct sow in warm climates after soil reaches 65°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture for best foliage color
Soil: Well-draining potting mix or garden soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Purple, orange, and red fruits on purple and cream variegated foliage
Size: 0.5-1 inch long
Shape: Small, round to slightly conical
Flavour: Mild, sweet pepper flavor with crisp texture

In the kitchen

Garnish, salads, pickling, ornamental arrangements, container gardening

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies
Diseases: Rarely affected by diseases in container culture
Resistance: Generally disease resistant due to compact growth habit

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

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

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds

TomatoSimilar growing requirements and can share trellising systems effectively

OreganoRepels pests like aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CarrotsUtilize different soil depths and carrots help break up compacted soil

OnionsStrong scent deters aphids, spider mites, and other common pepper pests

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that stunts growth and can kill pepper plants

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of peppers and most vegetables

BrassicasCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

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.

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

Grown Sweet Pepper 'Purple Flash'?

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