Pepper- Sweet - Atsi Yellow - 10 seeds

Atsi Yellow Sweet Pepper

Indoor Sowing

• Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Fill seed trays with seed starting mix and sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, 2-3 seeds per cell.
• Keep the soil moist and at a consistent temperature of 70-75°F.
• Pepper seeds can take 14-21 days to germinate, so be patient.
• Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, thin them to one per cell.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 4-6 inches tall and have been hardened off (gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions).

Outdoor Sowing

• Sow seeds directly into the garden 2 weeks after the last expected frost date.
• Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil that has been amended with compost.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 18-24 inches apart in rows spaced 24-36 inches apart.
• Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.
• Thin seedlings when they are 4-6 inches tall, leaving 18-24 inches between plants.

Growing

• Atsi Yellow Sweet Peppers need full sun and warm temperatures (70-80°F) to thrive.
• Water deeply once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions, and allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
• Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
• Support plants with stakes or cages to keep them from toppling over under the weight of the fruit.
• Harvest peppers when they are full-sized and fully ripened to a deep yellow color.
• Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut the peppers from the plant to avoid damaging the stems.