Purple Beauty Sweet Pepper Seeds

Sow Purple Beauty Sweet Pepper seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Plant ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil temperature between 80–85°F. Temperature is highly important to get an even and fast germination. A basic heat mat under the tray ensures consistent temperature. Under favorable conditions, Purple Beauty Sweet Pepper seeds sprout in 7-21 days. Once the first true leaves appear, thin to one seedling per cell and move them to a bright place before hardening off for transplant.

Purple Beauty Sweet Pepper plants thrive in full sun, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Soil should be fertile and well-draining, pH around 6.0–6.8, and work in with compost before planting. Space transplants 12–16 inches apart. Water Peppers regularly in moderate amounts. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to keep soil moist and cut down on weeding.

Sweet Pepper Purple Beauty is not high-maintenance. Fertilize when flowering starts, using fertilizer low in nitrogen. Fruits can technically be picked green, but the flavor is better when peppers get purple. In zones 10–12 the plants sometimes survive winter, but most gardeners treat them as annuals regardless.