Organic purple 'Sparkle' pepper
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Purple 'Sparkle' pepper (Capsicum annuum), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
The 'Sparkle' pepper is a spectacular and decorative variety, remarkable for its deep purple fruits flecked with bright yellow accents , which then turn red when fully ripe . This color transformation makes it a true gem in the vegetable garden. The fruits are elongated , measuring approximately 10 cm (4 in) , with thick, fleshy walls , ideal for both fresh eating and cooking.
Beyond its unique appearance, 'Sparkle' offers a flavorful, sweet, and crisp flesh , typical of high-quality peppers. The plants are vigorous and productive once established during the warm season. It's a perfect variety for those who want to combine aesthetics, originality, and high yields in their garden.
Type: Annual vegetable
Plant habit: Upright, branching
Plant height: Approximately 60 to 80 cm
Fruit shape: Elongated
Fruit length: Approximately 10 cm
Color: Mauve with yellow highlights, turning red when ripe
Quantity per packet: 25 seeds
Uses: Fresh consumption, cooking, colorful dishes
Companion plants: Basil, onion, chives, tomato, carrot
Nefarious plants: Fennel (rotation recommended)
Farming method
The 'Sparkle' pepper should be started indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost . Sow in light, well-draining potting soil, maintain consistent warmth to encourage germination, and then provide bright light once the seedlings have emerged. Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed , when nights are consistently mild.
Plant in full sun , in rich, warm, and well-drained soil . Space them approximately 45 to 60 cm apart to ensure good air circulation. Regular, but not excessive, watering promotes even production. Like all peppers, 'Sparkle' is sensitive to frost and should only be grown once per season .
Uses and benefits
The 'Sparkle' pepper is perfect for adding color and texture to salads, stir-fries, grilled dishes, and preserves. Pickled purple, it is more vegetal and crisp; picked red, it becomes sweeter and milder . Its thick flesh holds its shape very well when cooked.
Growing 'Sparkle' means choosing a bold, tasty and visually impressive pepper that transforms the vegetable garden into a living palette and the kitchen into a colorful playground.
