Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Giant Aconcagua
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Giant Aconcagua Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Aconcagua is said to be from Argentina, where things are known to be spicy, but this pepper is not! In fact, it is considered to be very sweet and fruity in flavor. A long frying pepper that gets huge at 11x2.5 inches. ~3,360 seeds/oz.
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Growing Giant Aconcagua Sweet Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Growing Aconcagua Sweet Peppers begins with starting your seeds indoors. This variety thrives in warm conditions, so kickstart the germination process about 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area. Fill seed trays or small pots with a well-draining seed starting mix. Plant the seeds about a quarter-inch deep and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Placing the trays on a heat mat set to around 80 F (about 27 C) will encourage sprouting. Expect to see seedlings emerge in 1-2 weeks. Once they do, move them to a bright location or under grow lights to ensure strong, healthy growth.
When the outdoor temperatures consistently stay above 55 F (about 13 C) at night, and your seedlings have developed 2-3 true leaves, they’re ready to transition to the outdoor garden. Harden off the plants first – this means gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions over a week or two to reduce shock. Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil for your Aconcagua peppers. Enrich the soil with plenty of compost to provide nutrients and improve soil structure. Plant seedlings about two feet apart to give each pepper plant room to grow. Water them in well after planting.
Peppers love sunlight, so ensure your Aconcagua plants get full sun (6-8 hours daily). Water the plants deeply, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings slightly. Over-watering can lead to issues, so watering less frequently but deeply is better. A layer of organic mulch around the plants can help retain soil moisture and keep weeds at bay. Feed your pepper plants with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to support their growth.
Companion planting is a fantastic way to boost your garden’s health and productivity. Basil, onions, and carrots make excellent companions for peppers, repelling pests and improving growth. However, keep peppers away from beans and brassicas, as they can hinder each other’s development.
Aconcagua Sweet Peppers, like all garden plants, can attract pests. Gardeners can manage these through physical barriers, like row covers, or by encouraging beneficial insects that prey on pests. Neem oil and insecticidal soaps are safe options for managing outbreaks without damaging the ecosystem at large. Regularly inspecting your plants a few times a week and removing any pests by hand can also help keep them at bay.
Pruning your pepper plants is optional but can help direct the plant's energy and improve air circulation. Remove any leaves touching the ground to prevent disease, and consider thinning out some of the interior branches to allow sunlight to reach the center of the plant.
Harvesting Giant Aconcagua Sweet Peppers
Aconcagua Sweet Peppers reach maturity in about 70-90 days after transplanting. They start green and turn a beautiful red when fully ripe, becoming sweeter as they mature. Harvest by cutting the peppers from the plant with a sharp knife or scissors to avoid damage. Peppers can be harvested at any size, so feel free to pick a few while they’re green if you’re eager to taste your crop.
About Giant Aconcagua Pepper Garden Seeds
These peppers are named after the mountain in Argentina, Aconcagua Mountain, the highest peak in the Americas. The massive pepper plants reaching over 3 feet high bear a vast number of large peppers reaching up to 12 inches in length and 3 inches wide. These plants require staking to support their immense weight and high yields.
Aconcagua is said to be from Argentina, where things are known to be spicy, but this pepper is not! In fact, it is considered to be very sweet and fruity in flavor. /p>
Great grilled on burgers! Aconcagua is very popular grilled when at its full ripe red stage, but can also be eaten when green or orange for different flavor and texture options. Perfect for stir fry or for stuffing.
While all peppers are good for containers, these large plants do best in a minimum of 10 gallons per plant.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"If your peppers have set on and have reached their mature size but are not turning green, it is likely due to insufficient sunlight hitting the fruit itself. Sometimes as the summer goes on, we don’t notice how the light has changed. If possible, move the plant so that it can catch more light. If you can’t move the plant, harvest the fruits anyway, and they may ripen indoors if placed in a paper bag."
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- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Giant Aconcagua Sweet Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Wholesale - Approximately 30 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 3,360 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. |
| Giant Aconcagua Pepper Color: | Red, Orange, Green, Yellow |
| Giant Aconcagua Pepper Flavor: | Fruity, 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: | 24-36 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 |
Other
| 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. |
| 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, stir frying, grilled, stuffed, eating fresh |