{"product_id":"sweet-pepper-seeds","title":"Pepper - Purple Beauty (Seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/blog\/faq-items\/are-osc-seeds-gmo-free\/\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108065\" src=\"https:\/\/oscseed.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"84\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc.png 624w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-500x444.png 500w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-768x681.png 768w, https:\/\/www.oscseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/gmo-free-osc-275x244.png 275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 25 seeds per packet (160 seeds\/gram)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Purple Beauty Sweet Pepper is a uniquely coloured, open-pollinated variety that instantly adds visual appeal to your garden and your plate. \u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003eThe compact, bushy plants are highly productive, loaded with blocky, 3-4 lobed fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e These thick-walled peppers mature from green to variable hues of purple in approximately 75 days from transplanting. When the desired purple is reached, pick as soon as possible. Peppers will turn red eventually. Averaging 8 cm to 10 cm in length, they possess a wonderful sweet, mild flavour that complements any dish, fresh or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eQuick Seed Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOpen Pollinated Sweet Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlocky, 3-4 lobed, 8 cm to 10 cm long, maturing to spectacular bright purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnique colour; sweet, mild flavour; compact, bushy plant habit; high visual appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSweet peppers, regardless of colour, are exceptional sources of essential nutrients. This purple variety is an outstanding source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Furthermore, the unique purple skin indicates the presence of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that contribute to overall health and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eWhat you need to know to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eSweet peppers must be started early indoors and require high heat to thrive and produce ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use a soilless growing mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeed typically germinates in 10 to 20 days. Maintaining the growing medium at a temperature of 21 °C will enhance germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTransplant seedlings after hardening off, in late May to early June, to a location with Full Sun and rich, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThin to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe bushy plant habit may reduce the need for staking, but support can be provided if fruits are particularly heavy. Control weeds and avoid high nitrogen fertilizers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest Time is approximately 75 days after transplanting for mature purple fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eWhy Purple Beauty Sweet Pepper Seeds belong in Your Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eIf you want to impress dinner guests and add variety beyond the standard red and green, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePurple Beauty\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis your answer. Its spectacular colour transformation and easy-to-manage compact growth habit make it a pleasure to grow. Choose this variety for its reliably sweet, mild flavour and stunning visual impact in salads, salsas, and cooked meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ONTARIO SEED CO LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44768350339208,"sku":"107896","price":3.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/4348\/9416\/files\/IMG-1603.jpg?v=1773803490","url":"https:\/\/sunsetnursery.ca\/products\/sweet-pepper-seeds","provider":"Sunset Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}