Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Riesling Hybrid
70-79 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Riesling Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, high yielding, sweet pepper with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. These yellow bell peppers are great to add color to your cooking. Its sweetness will enhance any dish, and you will not be disappointed with its turnout. The fruit contains thick walls and sets a heavy yield. Approximately 4,000 Seeds / Ounce.
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Growing Riesling Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Starting Riesling Hybrid sweet pepper seeds is easy but requires some preparation. About eight weeks before the last expected spring frost in your area, begin sowing your seeds indoors using grow lights, heating pads, and seed trays or cells. Fill these trays with a well-draining seed starting mix, such as coconut coir, and thoroughly moisten it. Plant the Riesling Hybrid sweet pepper seeds about a quarter-inch deep and cover them lightly with the medium. Mist the surface gently to keep the seeds in place and ensure they remain moist. Consistent moisture is crucial, and using a humidity dome can help reduce water evaporation and maintain an ideal environment for germination.
As soon as the Riesling Hybrid sweet pepper seedlings break through the soil, they require 8-14 hours of light each day. Insufficient light will cause them to grow leggy and weak, hindering their development into robust plants. While a bright windowsill might suffice, most growers find that using supplemental grow lights is the most effective approach. Additionally, heat mats are beneficial to maintain the seed starting mix at a warm 70-80 F, ensuring optimal germination conditions for Riesling Hybrid sweet peppers.
Continue to care for the Riesling Hybrid sweet pepper seedlings by providing consistent light, moisture, and ventilation. Once the true leaves appear, begin to lightly fertilize with a balanced nutrient feed to promote healthy growth. As the risk of frost subsides in your area, start hardening off the seedlings by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions. Begin by placing them outside for a few hours each day, gradually increasing the duration to help them acclimate to temperature changes, light intensity, and wind. Be sure to bring them indoors if the temperature drops below 55 F to protect them from cold stress.
After the threat of frost has completely passed and your Riesling Hybrid sweet pepper seedlings are fully hardened off, transplant them into your garden. Prepare the garden bed by incorporating compost and other necessary soil amendments to ensure nutrient-rich soil. Space the plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and prevent diseases. Throughout the growing season, maintain consistent care by watering deeply and regularly, checking for pests and diseases, and keeping the garden bed weed-free. Mulching around the base of the plants can help retain moisture and suppress weed growth, ensuring your Riesling Hybrid sweet peppers thrive and produce abundantly.
Harvesting Riesling Hybrid Peppers
Harvest them when fully colored and shiny by snipping or slicing the fruit from the plant, leaving about a half inch of stem attached. Prompt harvest often inspired a greater yield overall. Storing them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator can make them last longer.
About Riesling Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds
The Riesling Hybrid pepper is an elongated orange-to-yellow pepper with thick walls, and the plants are heavy-yielders.
The color and sweetness of these hybrid peppers will enhance any dish through both taste and appearance.
These peppers do not disappoint and have been grown successfully in garden beds, raised beds, and greenhouses.
The plants can grow up to 2 feet tall but usually land somewhere between 1.5 and 2 feet. Tomato cages can prevent breakage and fruit loss if a plant is particularly heavy-yielding.
Riesling Hybrid peppers are sweet, thick-walled, and robust. They hold up well when stuffed, put in soups, and any other culinary application!
Tips From Our Gardeners
"These peppers are so crisp and delicious. I love slicing them and eating them with hummus or ranch for a satisfying summertime snack!"
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Riesling Hybrid Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg - Wholesale - Approximately 40 Seeds
- .25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
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=======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. |
| Riesling Pepper Color: | Orange |
| Riesling Pepper Flavor: | Sweet and Buttery |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 70-79 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-30 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 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 0 |
| Heat Level: | Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Bell Peppers |
| 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: | Salads, Salsas, Stuffing, Roasting |