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Sweet Pepper Seeds - Merlot F1

High quality thick purple walls, heavy producer

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Bell

COLOR

  • Purple

Merlot sweet peppers are very attractive with a deep purple hue and excellent high yields. Adaptable to many growing regions in cool weather as well as hot humid conditions. Merlot has high quality thick walls TMV resistant and BST tolerant.

  • Very sweet peppers with excellent high yields
  • Attractive deep purple hues
  • Highly adaptable to many growing regions

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 80

Planting Guide

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Sweet Pepper Seeds - Merlot F1 FAQs

What type of seed is Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper?

Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper is a hybrid seed.

How big will Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper get?

Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper grows to 5 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper?

Merlot F1 Sweet Pepper has a flavor profile described as very sweet, slightly fruity, and crisp texture.

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