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Organic open-pollinated sweet pepper with multicoloured marbled fruit
Solanaceae
Organic sweet pepper seeds
Organic marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper
Capsicum annuum
Product code : BIOVO-0108
Organic Blot is an open-pollinated sweet pepper with elongated, lobed, thick, crisp fruit that begins green, then becomes marbled in cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red. Each selection contains approximately 25 organic seeds. Germination takes 7–14 days at 24–30°C, followed by harvest around 70 days after transplanting. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil or a 15–20 L container. Changing colours reflect the fruit's natural ripening process. A small stake supports loaded branches, while regular harvest makes it possible to compare colour combinations and their evolution. Pick with clean scissors, promptly refrigerate sound fruit, and keep every marbling stage clearly identified by date.
- Quantity
- Approximately 25 seeds per packet
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Annual in Canadian gardens; frost-tender perennial where frost-free
Discover the plant
Common nameBlot, multicoloured marbled sweet pepper
FamilySolanaceae
GenusCapsicum
Speciesannuum
CultivarBlot
TypeOrganic open-pollinated sweet pepper with multicoloured marbled fruit
Botanical nameCapsicum annuum
Reproducible seedsYes
Organic marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a sweet pepper distinguished by elongated, lobed fruit with thick, crisp, juicy flesh. Peppers begin green, then develop an evolving blend of cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red; several shades may appear on one fruit. Each selection contains approximately 25 organic seeds. Compact plants reach 45–60 cm tall and spread approximately 40 cm. The variety is open-pollinated. Specialist horticultural sources identify Blot as Capsicum annuum, the taxonomy used for this profile. Its decorative appeal therefore comes with genuine food value for everyday meals.
Sow indoors from February through April, approximately eight to ten weeks before the last frost, 0.5–1 cm deep. Maintain 24–30°C and even moisture; emergence generally requires 7–14 days. After germination, provide strong light for 14–16 hours daily. Pot up when roots fill the cell, then harden plants gradually for 7–10 days. Transplant only after frost into warm, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Its compact habit suits small gardens and one plant fits a 15–20 L container. Add a small stake if several heavy fruit begin bending branches. Protect young transplants from cold wind and water immediately after planting to settle the root ball.
Harvest begins approximately 70 days after transplanting. Pick fruit once it is firm, fully developed, and shows several coloured areas rather than an even green surface. Sweet, crisp flesh suits salads, raw vegetable platters, sandwiches, grilling, stir-fries, and stuffed peppers. Clip the stem with clean scissors and harvest regularly to support production. The exact colour combination varies naturally among fruit. A soft, brown, wet, or mouldy area is not normal marbling; discard anything deeply split, rotten, damaged, or abnormal-smelling and promptly refrigerate sound peppers. Keep different colour combinations in separate labelled batches for comparison.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
Approximately 0.5 to 1 cm (¼ to ⅜ in)
Spacing / density
Approximately 40 cm between plants; rows spaced for easy access
Germination temperature
24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Germination time
7–14 days
Sowing period
Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Growing 'Blot' sweet pepper from seed. Sow indoors eight to ten weeks before the last frost, 5 or 6 mm (1/4 in) deep in clean, lightly moist starting mix. For 'Blot' indoor sowing, follow the frost-relative timing above. Start seed of 'Blot' in clean, lightly moist mix, then move emerging seedlings into strong light without leaving the cells saturated. A pepper seedling needs strong light, gentle airflow, and an evenly moist root zone without standing water. If a seed harvest from the pepper plant is planned, retain the cultivar label and consult crop-specific isolation guidance; vegetable harvest directions alone are not sufficient. Label every seedling because fruit colour and heat cannot identify young pepper plants. At final planting, space the crop approximately 40 cm between plants; rows spaced for easy access; crowding extra plants reduces access. Harden plants gradually to sun, wind, and cooler air, bringing them back under cover if frost threatens. Choose full sun and warm, fertile, freely drained soil for the long ripening season. Place this pepper before late-season crowding develops, keeping its mature habit in mind: compact, upright, and branching. Feed moderately after establishment; excessive nitrogen can postpone flowers and ripe fruit. Give the pepper plant sun, and keep water from collecting around the crown or container base. Transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights are reliably mild. After late-season rain or wind, confirm drainage and support while preserving healthy foliage needed to finish ripening. Use colour and firm texture to time the harvest. Cut stems cleanly, keep fruit shaded after picking, and clear the final usable crop before freezing weather.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Care level
Moderate
Watering
The elongated fruit of marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper develops most evenly when the plant receives steady moisture through flowering and fruit elongation. As marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper's elongated, lobed, fleshy fruit, green then marbled cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red develops on a plant with compact, upright, and branching growth, widen the wetted area with the expanding canopy and roots. Marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper is listed at approximately 70 days after transplanting; treat that as a planning reference and monitor moisture while later flowers and fruit are still developing.
Soil type
Give marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper loose, deep soil so its vigorous roots can sustain repeated growth of elongated fruit. Give marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper's compact, upright, and branching growth enough uncompacted root area to carry elongated, lobed, fleshy fruit, green then marbled cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red. With marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper's harvest listed as approximately 70 days after transplanting, keep its soil open and workable through the full production period. Before planting marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper, incorporate mature compost and break compacted layers instead of creating a rich, wet pocket around the crown.
Fertilization
'Blot' needs steady nutrition, not lush nitrogen-driven growth. Use mature compost as a gentle fertility foundation. Once marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper buds, excessive nitrogen can delay fruiting. Measure label-rate feed rather than estimating a dose. For Blot, fruit development responds best once feeding becomes restrained. Record plant response before repeating the treatment. Even moisture helps 'Blot' use available nutrients consistently. Build soil fertility gradually with finished compost. For marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper, its branches should remain sturdy as fruit begins filling.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for 'Blot' sweet pepper. Marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper begins with season-aware timing—indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost—so compare that guidance with the actual spring or autumn at your site. Sow approximately 0.5 to 1 cm deep and allow 7 to 14 days for emergence at 24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F), then move seedlings promptly into strong light as soon as they appear. After emergence, give 'Blot' seedlings bright light and gentle air movement; pot on before roots circle densely, without burying a weak stem in wet mix. Harden the plants gradually, then transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights remain consistently mild. Choose full sun and loose fertile soil, mixing in mature compost while preserving drainage around the crown. Water deeply at soil level, then let the upper layer begin drying; repeated drought-to-soaking cycles can interrupt flower and fruit development. For container-grown marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper, use the supplied guidance—15–20 L per plant—and check drainage before growth hides the surface. During flowering, inspect 'Blot' foliage for pests, maintain airflow, and avoid excess nitrogen, which can favour leafy growth over flower set and fruit ripening. Follow the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 70 days after transplanting; harvest firm and clearly marbled—while remembering that warmth and light still determine how quickly each fruit reaches its final stage. Pick at the colour and firmness described for the variety, using clean scissors so loaded branches are not torn. Before the first autumn frost, move portable pots under protection or collect sound developed fruit, then remove diseased debris from the growing area.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
15–20 L per plant
Growing 'Blot' sweet pepper in containers. For 'Blot', choose a container matching this guide: 15–20 L per plant. Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Place the pot in full sun where heat reflected from pavement will not overheat the roots. For 'Blot', the expected harvest form—elongated, lobed, fleshy fruit, green then marbled cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red—helps confirm crop identity, while local warmth and plant health still influence maturity. Check moisture daily during hot or windy periods, using pot weight and the root zone rather than a rigid schedule. Space the crop approximately 40 cm between plants; rows spaced for easy access to preserve access for watering, inspection, and harvest. Water slowly when the upper mix begins drying, continue until surplus drains, and empty the saucer. Choose a position for the pepper plant with sun without sacrificing airflow or watering access. Feed at a modest labelled rate after watering. Excess nitrogen can delay flowering and ripening while encouraging leafy growth. Leave this pepper open to light, airflow, and watering at soil level. Its growth is compact, upright, and branching. Position supports so branches remain accessible without rubbing the pot rim, then inspect blossoms and fruit from more than one side. As nights cool, let the rate of mix drying guide watering, and inspect leaf undersides before sheltering the container. Pick ripe fruit regularly to reduce the load on stems. As frost approaches, bring usable fruit indoors and inspect any sheltered container plant before placing it near other plants.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Approximately 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Width / spread
Approximately 40 cm (16 in)
Flower color
White to greenish white
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Herbaceous
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Compact, upright, and branching
Bloom period
'Blot' opens small flowers where leaves meet its stems. Avoid strong nitrogen feeding once buds appear. For marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper, those self-fertile blossoms precede fruit development. Watch new flowers for recovery after stressful weather. Gentle air movement helps Blot release pollen. Avoid spraying while beneficial insects are working. For 'Blot', its flowering branches may shed buds during environmental stress. Stable growth matters more than forcing extra bloom. Secure marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper before fruit weighs down flowering branches. Blot may also receive pollen-moving visits from insects.
Fruiting
Plants bear elongated, lobed, fleshy fruit that begins green, then develops cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red areas. Harvest it firm, fully developed, and clearly marbled. The exact combination varies naturally among fruit. Clip stems with clean scissors, promptly refrigerate sound peppers, and remove anything soft, mouldy, wet, deeply split, damaged, or abnormal-smelling. Harvest regularly to support continued production and keep each marbling combination separately labelled by date.
Days to maturity
Approximately 70 days after transplanting
Harvest
Approximately 70 days after transplanting; harvest firm and clearly marbled
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Rotate marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper with crops outside the nightshade family; nearby herbs do not interrupt a soil-borne disease cycle. Keep the centre of the pepper canopy open rather than pressing tomato or pepper foliage against it. Keep herbs in neighbouring pots beside container-grown 'Blot' so each root system can be watered separately. Match irrigation to each root zone instead of watering the entire combination by habit. In the 'Blot' planting, remove any neighbour that begins competing for light, moisture, airflow, or harvest access. Reassess the arrangement around 'Blot' as both crops approach mature size. Around marbled 'Blot' sweet pepper, keep access open to the elongated, lobed, fleshy fruit, green then marbled cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red so gloves, labels, and clean harvest containers can be used without brushing other crops.
Plants to avoid
Beans and fennel may be less compatible with peppers in certain growing situations. Good crop rotation also helps maintain healthy plants.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Fruit, after appropriate culinary preparation
'Blot' sweet pepper in the kitchen. Crisp Blot pepper salad — Wash two firm, well-marbled Blot peppers, then cut them into thin strips with a clean knife. Add 150 g cucumber, 150 g halved cherry tomatoes, and 30 g finely sliced red onion. Combine 15 ml olive oil, 15 ml lemon juice, 5 ml mild mustard, and fresh herbs. Pour over the vegetables, toss gently, and season to taste. Serve immediately for maximum crispness or place the salad in a clean covered container. Refrigerate within two hours and use within two days. Discard the preparation if it develops slimy texture, mould, or an unusual odour. This fresh recipe is not a canning method. Keep the dressing separate until serving when a crisper texture is preferred. Always use clean utensils, write the preparation date on the container, and never leave the salad at room temperature for more than two hours. Wash the cutting board and knife after use.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Blot sweet pepper be sown in Canada?
Start Blot sweet pepper indoors before Canada's outdoor growing season. Sow seed approximately 0.5 to 1 cm (¼ to ⅜ in) deep and maintain 24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F) for germination. Seedlings are expected in 7 to 14 days. Move them into bright light as soon as they emerge, keep the mix moist but not saturated, and pot them on before roots become crowded. Harden plants gradually to sun, wind, and outdoor temperature changes. Transplant after frost danger has passed and nights are reliably mild. Allow about 40 cm between garden plants, leaving rows accessible, or set one compact plant in a 15–20 L container. The stated maturity is about 70 days after transplanting. Its fleshy fruit begins green, then develops the cultivar's marbled cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red colouring.
Is Blot sweet pepper hot?
No. Blot is grown as a sweet pepper for thick, crisp, juicy, lightly sweet flesh. Its spectacular colours do not signal increasing heat; they reflect ripening and the fruit's natural pigments. It suits salads, raw vegetable platters, sandwiches, grilling, stir-fries, and stuffed peppers. Wash fruit immediately before use, remove damaged areas with a clean knife, and promptly refrigerate any cut or cooked pepper. Always consider the individual preferences and allergies of the people being served. Fruit may be served at several colour stages to compare firmness and sweetness. Keep samples separate, use clean utensils, and promptly refrigerate leftovers in closed, dated containers. Discard anything showing mould, wet lesions, decay, or an unusual odour.
When does Blot develop its marbling?
Young fruit begins green, then cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red areas appear as it ripens and receives light. The exact combination varies naturally among peppers. Wait for well-developed colour and firm flesh for the best presentation. Compare several fruit on the same plant to recognize the preferwell-marbled stage. A soft, brown, wet, or mouldy area is not normal marbling; discard the affected pepper. Clip the stem with clean scissors and promptly refrigerate sound unwashed fruit. Keep harvests showing different palettes in separate dated containers so their development can be compared. Wash peppers only immediately before use and promptly refrigerate any cut portions. Record dominant colours with the harvest date for future comparison.
Can Blot be grown in a container?
Blot is well suited to a container when one plant receives 15–20 L of root space. Select a stable pot with unobstructed drainage and fill it with an airy vegetable mix. The plant remains compact at about 45 to 60 cm tall but spreads roughly 40 cm, so do not crowd neighbouring pots. Place it in a warm position after frost danger has passed. Water deeply, allow excess water to drain, and check moisture more often during heat or strong wind. Rotate the container if light is uneven and add light support if fruiting branches lean. The crop is listed at approximately 70 days after transplanting. Its elongated, lobed fruit begins green and develops a distinctive marbled blend of cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red, making colour progression easy to monitor from an accessible patio pot.
When should Blot sweet pepper be harvested?
Harvest begins approximately 70 days after transplanting. Pick once fruit is firm, fully developed, and shows several marbled areas rather than an even green surface. The combination of cream, lavender, purple, orange, and red varies naturally among peppers. Clip the stem with clean scissors rather than pulling on the branch. Regular harvest supports continued production. Promptly refrigerate sound fruit and discard anything soft, mouldy, deeply split, wet around a lesion, damaged, or abnormal-smelling. Use this crop-specific harvest cue—Approximately 70 days after transplanting—and compare colour, firmness, and flavour from several sound fruit rather than relying on the calendar alone. Record the stage preferred for 'Blot', clip instead of pulling where stems resist, and refrigerate damaged or cut produce promptly.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Blot pepper bears self-fertile white flowers before its marbled fruit colours develop. Outdoor bees can visit and may help release pollen, although fruit set does not require a particular insect. The bloom is not known to be more attractive than that of other peppers. Leave flowers untreated during visits and supplement them with dedicated pollinator plants.
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