Pepper Orange Sweetie F1 Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking high-yielding, sweet snacking peppers.
Cultivate vibrant snacking peppers with the Orange Sweetie F1 Seed. These seeds produce compact, high-yielding plants offering a delightful sweet and slightly fruity flavor. The blocky to slightly tapered fruits mature from green to a striking deep orange, perfect for fresh eating and pairing with other Sweetie varieties. Each pack contains 250 film-coated and treated seeds, ensuring optimal germination and growth for your garden. These seeds are ideal for fresh snacking and add a pop of color to any dish.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
78
/ 1801
#78 in Seeds
Price vs Category Average
+33%
Above average
Maturity Days
75
/ Days
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking vibrant, flavorful produce for fresh eating
- Commercial growers prioritizing consistent yields and reliable plant vigor
- Busy parents packing healthy, bite-sized snacks for school lunches
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners looking for inexpensive seed options
- Seed-saving enthusiasts wanting to propagate their own garden stock
- Northern growers with short, cool summer growing seasons
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Film-coated treatment ensures consistent sprouting success for home gardeners.
Yield Potential
Compact plants deliver a heavy harvest of snackable peppers.
Flavor Profile
Delightfully sweet with a distinct fruity finish perfect for raw snacking.
Growth Efficiency
Reaches maturity in 75 days, ideal for shorter growing seasons.
Visual Appeal
Striking deep orange color adds vibrant contrast to any garden bed.
Plant Manageability
Compact growth habit makes these peppers excellent for smaller garden spaces.
Key Specs
Maturity Days
75 Days
Seed Treatment
FILM COATED / TREATED
Soil Temperature Requirement
80-85°F
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5"
Germination Time
10-20 Days
Spacing in Row
12-24"
Spacing Between Rows
2-3'
Planting Method
Transplant
Features
- Produces compact, high-yielding plants
- Offers a sweet and slightly fruity flavor
- Fruit matures from green to deep orange
- Seeds are film-coated and treated
- Ideal for fresh snacking
- Blocky to slightly tapered fruit shape
- Vibrant deep orange mature color
- Pairs well with other Sweetie varieties
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly favor the Pepper Orange Sweetie F1 Seed for its exceptional flavor and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently highlight the fruit's outstanding sweetness and crisp texture, complemented by its vibrant orange color. A key point of satisfaction is the superior germination rate, which confirms the quality of this hybrid. Plants exhibit vigorous growth and high productivity, yielding numerous snack sized peppers ideal for various uses. Its adaptability, even for container gardening, is appreciated. While the initial seed cost is noted, the consensus is clear: the superior flavor profile and dependable high yield deliver excellent overall value. This variety is highly recommended for those seeking reliable output and superb taste.
Know before you buy
Yes, the Orange Sweetie F1 produces compact plants that are well-suited for containers or smaller garden spaces where vertical room is limited.
The film coating and treatment help protect the seeds from soil-borne pathogens and improve overall germination rates, ensuring a more reliable start for your garden.
You can expect these peppers to reach maturity approximately 75 days after transplanting into your garden.
These seeds are intended for transplanting. Start them indoors, ensuring the soil temperature remains between 80-85°F for optimal germination, and plant them at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches.
For the best yield and airflow, space your plants 12 to 24 inches apart within the row, with 2 to 3 feet of space between each row.
These peppers offer a distinctively sweet and slightly fruity flavor, making them an excellent choice for fresh snacking or adding a crisp, colorful element to salads.
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