The Candy Cane Sweet Pepper is a standout with its unique variegated foliage and eye-catching striped fruits. The peppers start green with cream-colored streaks and ripen to a stunning deep red, all while maintaining their signature candy-like stripes. This sweet pepper adds both beauty and flavor to any garden or dish.
Plant Features:
- Mature Height: 18 to 24 inches.
- Fruit Size: 3 to 4 inches long.
- Fruit Color: Green with white stripes, maturing to vibrant red with streaks.
- Days to Maturity: 65 to 75 days from transplant.
Heat Level:
0 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) — sweet, no heat.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Beautiful variegated leaves add ornamental value.
- Sweet, crisp flesh perfect for fresh snacking, salads, and grilling.
- Highly productive and compact, ideal for containers and small spaces.
- Eye-catching, unique fruits with irresistible sweetness.
Growing Tips:
- Light: Prefers full sun (6 to 8 hours daily).
- Water: Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist.
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost is ideal.
- Spacing: Plant 12 to 18 inches apart for best airflow and growth.
- Temperature: Best grown in warm conditions, protect from cold and frost.
Bring a splash of color to your garden and kitchen with the Candy Cane Sweet Pepper. Its striped appearance and sweet crunch make it a true showstopper! Whether for fresh eating, sautéing, or adding vibrancy to dishes, this variety is a crowd-pleaser.
Testimonials
My seedlings in a box were perfect. So sorry that most of your products are now sold out. Will definitely purchase again from this seller.
Samira · May 29, 2024
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Transplants arrived healthy…I was fortunate to receive more peppers than ordered. Thank you! Will purchase again!
Rosetta · May 31, 2024
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Still going absolutely loaded with blooms. I hope to stick them in a greenhouse and over winter them
Jonathan · August 27, 2023
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