Sweet Pepper & Chilli Seeds

Sweet Bell Pepper 'California Wonder' Red – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Sweet Bell Pepper 'California Wonder' Red is a classic, high-yielding variety producing large, blocky, bright red fruits with a sweet, crisp flavor. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, roasting, or stuffing, it is a versatile addition to any vegetable garden.

This vigorous and productive plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions and is ideal for home gardens, greenhouses, and containers.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April

• Transplant outdoors: May – June, after last frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, rows 60–80 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered and warm

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist

Key Features

• Large, blocky, bright red fruits with sweet, crisp flavor

• High-yielding and vigorous growth

• Ideal for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and stuffing

• Suitable for home gardens, greenhouses, and containers

• Classic, reliable bell pepper variety

Harvest

• Harvesting period: July – September

• Pick fruits when fully colored and firm for best flavor.

Short Tip

Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and prevents fruits from becoming overripe.

🌶️ Capsicum annuum Chilli Pepper ‘Jalapeño’ – Classic Mild–Hot Mexican Pepper with High Yields

‘Jalapeño’ is one of the world’s most recognisable chilli peppers, producing thick-walled, glossy green fruits that ripen to deep red. With a mild–medium heat level (2,500–8,000 SHU), it is ideal for salsas, grilling, stuffing, pickling, and everyday cooking. Strong, compact plants are highly productive, offering a long harvest window both in green and fully ripened red stages. Performs exceptionally well in pots, greenhouses, and sunny patios.

Key Features

● Classic Mexican chilli – mild to medium heat

● Thick-walled fruits perfect for stuffing, pickling and grilling

● Harvest green or red for different flavours

● High-yielding, compact plants suitable for containers

● Long cropping season from mid-summer to autumn

How to Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper ‘Jalapeño’ (UK)

Sow indoors: II–IV (February–April) in trays or pots

Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once nights stay above 10 °C (50 °F)

Direct outdoors: Not recommended (needs warmth)

Harvest: VII–X (July–October)

Germination temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)

Average germ time: 10–20 days

Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging

Environment: Full sun

Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost; pH 6.0–7.0

Plant spacing: 40 × 40 cm (16 × 16 in)

Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Provide bottom heat for faster germination.

● Pot on seedlings gradually to avoid stress.

● Feed weekly with tomato fertiliser once fruiting starts.

● Support branches when heavily loaded with fruit.

● Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping.

Special Features

● Traditional, authentic chilli for Mexican cuisine

● Reliable and productive even in UK summers

● Versatile — harvest green for fresh use or red for heat and sweetnes

Chilli Pepper Serrano – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Description:
Add heat and flavor to your garden with Chilli Pepper Serrano (Capsicum annuum). This popular Mexican variety produces slender, dark green fruits that mature to bright red, offering a medium to hot spice level. Perfect for salsas, sauces, and cooking, Serrano peppers are compact, high-yielding plants suitable for containers, raised beds, or greenhouse cultivation. Easy to grow from seed, they provide a steady harvest throughout the summer.

Key Features

• Medium-hot chili peppers with rich flavor

• High-yielding, compact plants

• Dark green fruits turning bright red at maturity

• Ideal for salsas, sauces, and culinary use

• Easy to grow from seed

Ideal For

• Kitchen gardens, containers, and raised beds

• Greenhouse cultivation

• Cooking, sauces, pickling, and fresh use

• Home gardeners seeking spicy peppers

Sowing & Growing

• Sow Indoors: February–April

• Transplant Outdoors: May–June, after frost

• Germination: 10–14 days at 20–25°C

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Light: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

Care Tips

• Water consistently, keeping soil evenly moist

• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced or high-potassium fertilizer

• Remove lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease

• Harvest fruits when fully colored for best flavor

Sweet Pepper 'Purple Bell' Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Grow something truly eye-catching with Sweet Pepper 'Purple Bell' (Capsicum annuum). This unique variety produces glossy, deep-purple bell peppers that are crisp, juicy, and sweet. Perfect for adding a splash of color to salads, stir-fries, or stuffed dishes, ‘Purple Bell’ combines ornamental beauty with outstanding flavor. Fruits mature from purple to red, giving you a colorful harvest throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use light, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep, keeping soil moist at 22–26°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant outdoors or into containers after frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart.

• Water regularly and feed with a potassium-rich fertilizer.

Key Features

• Striking purple bell pepper variety

• Crisp, sweet, and juicy flavor

• Fruits mature from purple to red for extended harvest

• Ideal for containers, patios, or garden beds

• Ornamental and edible in equal measure

Ideal For

• Fresh eating and salads

• Stuffing, roasting, and stir-fries

• Patio pots and greenhouse growing

• Gardeners wanting unique, colorful crops

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers warm, sunny conditions and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Harvest when purple for unique flavor and appearance, or allow to fully ripen to red for maximum sweetness.

Sweet Pepper 'Granova' Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Grow crisp, sweet peppers with Sweet Pepper 'Granova' (Capsicum annuum). This productive variety develops large, blocky fruits that ripen from green to a rich, glossy red. With thick walls and a mild, sweet taste, they’re perfect for fresh salads, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and adding color to summer dishes.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny spot.

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep and keep soil moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Transplant outdoors or into containers after frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart.

• Harvest when peppers are fully colored for the best flavor.

Key Features

• Produces large, blocky sweet peppers

• Thick walls with a crisp, juicy texture

• Sweet flavor, perfect for fresh or cooked dishes

• Productive and reliable garden variety

• Suitable for gardens, greenhouses, or containers

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, grilling, and stuffing

• Roasting and adding to sauces

• Greenhouse and container growing

• Gardeners who want high yields of sweet peppers

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Pick the first few peppers while still green to encourage heavier fruiting later in the season.

Sweet Pepper ‘Citrina’ – Seeds

(Capsicum annuum) – Compact Yellow Sweet Pepper

The ‘Citrina’ sweet pepper is a charming, compact variety that produces an abundance of bright lemon-yellow fruits. The peppers are small, blocky, and full of crisp, sweet flavor, making them perfect for snacking, salads, stuffing, and grilling. Its compact habit makes it ideal for pots, containers, or small gardens, while still offering a generous harvest.

Key Features

• Plant type: Annual

• Growth habit: Compact, bushy

• Fruit: Small blocky peppers

• Color: Lemon-yellow

• Flavor: Mild and sweet

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Position: Full sun, sheltered

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Fresh eating, grilling, and stuffing

• Attractive ornamental & edible planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or pots.

• Germination: 10–21 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: Into larger pots once seedlings are strong.

• Plant out: May–June after last frost, spacing 35–40 cm apart.

• Harvest: July–September.

Care Tips

• Prefers a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Feed with a high-potash fertilizer once fruits set.

• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping.

Sweet Pepper 'California Wonder' Yellow – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The California Wonder Yellow is a classic sweet pepper variety, prized for its large, blocky bell-shaped fruits that ripen from green to a vibrant golden yellow. The peppers are thick-walled, crisp, and juicy with a sweet, mild flavour, making them perfect for fresh salads, stuffing, roasting, or grilling.

A reliable, heavy-cropping variety that performs well both outdoors in warm, sunny spots and under glass in cooler climates.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April at 20–25°C

• Transplant outdoors/greenhouse: After last frost, when plants are strong

• Plant spacing: 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun, sheltered location or greenhouse

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive

• Care: Water consistently and feed with a high-potash fertiliser when fruits set

Key Features

• Large, blocky, sweet yellow bell peppers

• Thick-walled, juicy, and versatile in cooking

• High-yielding, reliable variety

• Suitable for outdoor beds, pots, or greenhouse growing

• Harvested green or fully ripe for sweeter flavour

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: July – October

Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell' Chocolate – Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell' Chocolate is a compact, ornamental, and edible variety producing small, bell-shaped fruits that mature from green to a rich, chocolate brown. Crisp, sweet, and juicy, these peppers are perfect for snacking, salads, roasting, or garnishing dishes. Ideal for containers, patios, or small garden spaces, they combine vibrant color with delicious flavor.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep.

• Keep at 20–25°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors or into containers after the last frost.

• Space plants 30–40 cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun.

• Provide support if needed and maintain consistent moisture.

Key Features

• Compact plant producing small, bell-shaped chocolate-brown peppers

• Crisp, sweet, and juicy flavor

• Ideal for containers, patios, and small gardens

• High ornamental value with edible fruits

• Perfect for fresh eating, roasting, and garnishing

Ideal For

• Snacking, salads, and cooking

• Decorative kitchen gardens and container cultivation

• Gardeners seeking colorful, compact, and productive pepper varieties

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Pick peppers when fully colored for the sweetest flavor and best visual appeal.

Horn Hot Chilli Pepper 'Harriet' – 30 Seeds (Capsicum annuum)

The Horn Hot Chilli Pepper 'Harriet' is a fiery, high-yielding variety producing long, horn-shaped fruits with a strong, vibrant heat and intense flavor. Perfect for spicing up sauces, salsas, pickles, or fresh dishes, this chilli is a must-have for hot pepper enthusiasts and adventurous gardeners.

Compact yet vigorous, 'Harriet' thrives in containers, garden beds, or greenhouses. Its early and prolific fruiting ensures a continuous harvest of bright, glossy red peppers throughout the season.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – March

• Transplant outdoors: After last frost, spacing 40–50 cm apart

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Keep soil evenly moist; provide support for heavier fruit clusters

Key Features

• Long, horn-shaped hot peppers with intense flavor

• Vigorous, compact plants – ideal for containers and gardens

• Early and prolific fruiting for continuous harvest

• Perfect for sauces, salsas, pickling, and fresh dishes

• Easy-to-grow variety for home gardeners and spice lovers

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 70–85 days after sowing

• Pick when bright red for full heat and flavor.

Short Tip

Use gloves when harvesting and handling ripe fruits to avoid skin irritation from capsaicin.