Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Basket Sweet Hybrid
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Basket Sweet Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, sweet-type pepper with mild heat levels. 0 to 100 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Basket Sweet F1 Hybrid is a cherry red sweet pepper with thick walls. These 1 to 1.5-inch fruits are tasty and almost round. Basket Sweet F1 is best used for pickling and fresh eating. Pick a basket of these peppers, and you'll be enjoying them for days. ~4,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Basket Sweet Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To start growing your peppers, plant them in seed starting trays 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost date in your area. You can use well-draining soil or a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. Make sure you sow the seeds about 0.25 inches deep into the soil, and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. You can check whether you need to water your plants by sticking your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, then give your plants some water, but make sure not to overwater. If the soil looks wet, then wait for it to dry out a bit before you water your plants next. Keep the peppers in a warm area, between 80-90 F, so they can germinate. A grow light is a great way to keep their growing area warm. Once the seedlings emerge, normally after 7-10 days, you can move the plants to a cooler area to harden them off before transplanting them! Plant your seedlings in a sunny location that has well-draining soil, ideally somewhere you haven’t grown nightshades in a while, to make sure the soil has plenty of nutrients. Plant them 12-18 inches apart, and space your rows about 1-1.5 feet apart. Bury the roots completely in the soil. Be sure not to plant hot peppers and sweet peppers close together, as this can lead to cross-pollination!
There are several things you can do to make sure your Basket Sweet Peppers grow well. Make sure that you water your plants consistently, especially during dry periods. You can add mulch around the base of your plants to help keep the soil moist and suppress weeds. Try companion planting with plants like marigolds and herbs like basil, which can help attract beneficial insects to the garden, as well as deterring pests. Make sure to support the plants with stakes or trellises, which will help them grow upright and will support the plant as they grow fruit. You can also try adding a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and calcium to provide essential nutrients to your peppers. Keep a close eye on your peppers to make sure that they aren’t suffering from any pests or diseases, and address any issues immediately.
Harvesting Basket Sweet Hybrid Peppers
As your peppers fruit, keep a close eye on them so you are ready to harvest fruit as soon as it is ripe. The fruits will typically be ready within about 70 days of transplanting, and they will be a bright cherry red flavor and have a firm feel. Because this is a sweet variety, these peppers taste better when they are fully ripe, when they’re about 1 to 1.5 inches wide and have a glossy sheen. To harvest Basket Sweet peppers, use garden shears or a knife and cut the peppers from the plant. Make sure to be gentle and aim for a clean cut, and leave a small stem on the plant.
About Basket Sweet Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds
This variety of pepper was developed relatively recently, and was probably bred for its sweet taste and the uniform size of the fruits.
These peppers have a compact growth habit and they can grow well in smaller spaces, like hanging baskets. They can also be grown in raised beds and traditional gardens.
These peppers are great for fresh eating and pickling! Their sweet flavor would make them a great addition to salads or sandwiches.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Make sure you’re watering your plants consistently. If there are dry periods, it’s especially important to give them water - soil that is too dry can harm the growth of your plants and prevent them from producing fruit."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Basket Sweet Hybrid Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 40 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Basket Sweet Hybrid Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Basket Sweet F1 Pepper Color: | Red |
| Basket Sweet F1 Pepper Flavor: | Sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 70 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
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| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 0 to 100 |
| Heat Level: | Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: | Fresh-eating, Pickling |