{"product_id":"poivron-doux-californien-bio","title":"Sweet Pepper 'Californian' organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Red Pepper ‘Californien’ (Capsicum annuum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic, productive annual variety highly valued for its large, fleshy fruits that mature from green to bright red at full ripeness. Its thick, crisp, and slightly sweet flesh makes it an essential sweet pepper for family vegetable gardens. The plant reaches about 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in) in height and forms a vigorous, generous, decorative bush throughout the summer season. Its small white flowers are followed by abundant harvests of glossy, flavorful, versatile fruits, perfect for salads, sandwiches, vegetable platters, grilling, stuffing, sautéing, and homemade preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Red Pepper ‘Californien’ should be sown indoors from February to April, about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost in Canada. Seeds germinate best in warmth, between 24 and 30°C (75 to 86°F), in a light, fertile, well-drained growing mix. After hardening off, transplant seedlings into full sun once all risk of frost has passed, in organic-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging, especially during flowering and fruit production. Organic mulch, mature compost, and balanced fertilization encourage strong, high-quality yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, Organic Red Pepper ‘Californien’ belongs in edible vegetable gardens, productive beds, and large 15 to 20 L (4 to 5 gal) containers on sunny patios. It grows well alongside tomatoes, eggplants, carrots, onions, and peas, while avoiding proximity to fennel and kohlrabi whenever possible. Its flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, supporting regular fruiting and vegetable garden biodiversity. Harvest fruits about 75 days after transplanting, once they turn bright red, then enjoy them fresh, grilled, stuffed, sautéed, or preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biologiquement vôtre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52191583436960,"sku":"BIOV-SEMENCES","price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Poivrondoux_Californien_bio.jpg?v=1770395278","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/organic-california-sweet-pepper","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}