Pepper Orange Blaze F1 Seed
Best early-maturing pepper for home gardeners seeking reliable, disease-resistant harvests.
Discover the Orange Blaze F1 pepper, an award-winning hybrid celebrated for its exceptional garden performance and sweet flavor. This variety matures to a vibrant orange in about 68 days after transplanting, offering an early harvest. It's bred for resilience, boasting high resistance to common diseases like Bacterial Leaf Spot and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. The fruits are a desirable 3 to 4 inches long, making this a reliable and flavorful choice for home gardeners seeking superior pepper yields and quality.
$18.88
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
190
/ 6090
#190 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+78%
Above average
Maturity
68
/ days from transplant
Who it's for
- Short-season gardeners wanting a fast, high-yield harvest
- Home cooks and market growers prioritizing flavor and visual appeal
- Serious growers needing reliable, consistent plant performance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners preferring lower-cost, open-pollinated seeds
- Seed-saving enthusiasts who want to replant their own harvest
- Cool-climate gardeners lacking sufficient heat and sunlight
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust defense against common pathogens ensures a stress-free growing season.
Harvest Speed
Early maturity allows for a productive harvest before the season ends.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, vibrant notes make this a standout choice for culinary use.
Garden Reliability
Consistent hybrid vigor delivers dependable results across diverse growing regions.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward transplanting requirements make this accessible for most home gardeners.
Yield Consistency
Predictable fruit size and count provide a reliable bounty every year.
Key Specs
Maturity
68 days from transplant
Fruit Size
3 to 4" long x about 1-1/2" wide
Lobes
2-3
Soil Temperature
80-85°F
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5"
Germination Time
10-20 Days
Spacing in Row
12-24"
Planting Method
Transplant
Features
- Proven All-America Selections Winner
- Sweet orange pepper flavor
- Early maturity for quicker harvest
- High disease resistance
- Reliable performance across regions
- Hybrid vigor for superior results
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly favor the Pepper Orange Blaze F1 Seed for its exceptional reliability and superior yield. Reviewers consistently report outstanding germination success, leading to vigorous plants loaded with fruit. The primary delight is the fruit quality: medium sized, blocky peppers boast intense sweetness, crisp texture, and a beautiful deep orange color, perfect for fresh eating. This F1 hybrid shows strong performance and good vigor, often maturing earlier than other varieties, making it excellent for shorter seasons or containers. Despite the initial cost, the consensus is that the high quality and dependable harvest fully justify the investment, resulting in high satisfaction and strong recommendations.
Know before you buy
These peppers typically reach maturity about 68 days after transplanting into your garden, making them a relatively early-maturing variety.
Yes, their compact size and reliable performance make them well-suited for containers, provided you use a pot with adequate drainage and ensure they receive full sun.
The Orange Blaze F1 is specifically bred for high resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot and Tobacco Mosaic Virus, which helps ensure a healthier, more productive plant.
For best results, plant seeds at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches in soil kept between 80-85°F. You can expect germination to occur within 10 to 20 days.
To ensure proper airflow and healthy growth, space your transplants 12 to 24 inches apart in the row.
You can expect the peppers to grow to a consistent size of 3 to 4 inches long and approximately 1.5 inches wide.
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