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Sweet Pepper purple star
Sweet Pepper ‘Purple Star’ is a striking, high-performing variety producing glossy purple fruits that eventually ripen to bright red. Loved for its crisp texture and mild, sweet taste, it brings colour and productivity to any greenhouse or sunny patio. This variety is well-suited to UK gardeners looking for something both ornamental and delicious, with consistent yields all summer long.
 
When to Sow: Feb - Apr

HOW TO SOW PEPPERS:
Sow in pots - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with 0.5cm of soil. Ideal temp 21°C. Will benefit from the use of a heater propagator. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions 15-18°C.
Grow on until all risk of frost has passed. Can be planted out or grown in pots.  Best grown in a greenhouse, conservatory or sheltered sunny spot.
 
  • Classification: Tender Annual
  • Expert Level: Moderate 
  • Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
 
  • Harvest  Time: Jul- Oct
  • Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
  • Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Water several times per week. Stake if necessary.  Protect from Aphid attack.
  • Use: Edible
  • Harvest: Pick fruits when fully coloured or at the mature green stage; underripe peppers will continue ripening on a sunny windowsill.
  • Days to Maturity:  140 Days
 
  • Feed: Potassium feed
  • Height: 60cm
  • Plant Spacing:  45cm

Sweet Pepper Purple Star F1

£3.25Price
Quantity

  • 8 Seeds per packet.

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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