planting red pepper seeds indoors Organic Pepper Seeds — 'Pepperoncini' – Back to the Roots

planting red pepper seeds indoors Organic Pepper Seeds — 'Pepperoncini' – Back to the RootsOverview Pepperoncini peppers are mild, tangy, and super easy to grow. Great for pickling, snacking, or tossing on sandwiches. Plants thrive in warm weather and produce plenty all season long. Conditions For soil, use a fertile well draining potting mix thats tailored for vegetables. For best quality crop, provide full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight per day) and consistent moisture (dont let the topsoil become dry to the touch). Abundant phosphorus

Overview

Pepperoncini peppers are mild, tangy, and super easy to grow. Great for pickling, snacking, or tossing on sandwiches. Plants thrive in warm weather and produce plenty all season long.

Conditions

For soil, use a fertile well-draining potting mix that’s tailored for vegetables. For best quality crop, provide full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight per day) and consistent moisture (don’t let the topsoil become dry to the touch). Abundant phosphorus and calcium are essential for pepper skin development and needed for the best results. 

Planting

Use our grow calendar tool to find specific planting dates for your region! Seeds germinate in 10-21 days. 

Plant seeds indoors in starter pots or trays 8-10 weeks before the desired transplant date. Pepper seeds germinate slowly in cooler temperatures, so try to keep soil temperatures above 80°F for germination, and then around 70°F  thereafter. Transition outside (harden) for 7 days before outdoor transplant. Space 12-18" apart for most peppers, though some may need 18-24" spacing for larger growth.

Care

When flowers appear, amend the soil with calcium to aid in fruit development. Crush eggshells into powder and side dress the peppers.

Harvest

Harvest peppers when they are firm and bright green, or allow them to ripen to red for a slightly sweeter flavor. Regular harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.