Botanical profile

Red Sweet Pepper

Latin name
Capsicum annuum (type rouge doux)
Type
Annual fruit
Family
Solanaceae

A classic and tasty variety that produces long, glossy fruits that are a deep red when ripe. Its flesh is thick, sweet, and crisp , making it perfect for salads, grilling, stir-fries, or even stuffing. It is also highly productive and appreciated for its beautiful, bright color in the garden. Easy to grow in pots or in the ground, it is a must-have variety for lovers of sweetness, colorful cuisine, and abundant summer harvests .

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — keep the soil moist but not excessively so
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Tomatoes, eggplant, basil
Plants to avoid
Beans and peas
Spacing
30 to 45 cm between plants, 60 cm between rows
Harvest period
July to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.