Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Gypsy Hybrid
62 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Gypsy Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, AAS Winner, sweet-type, with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Hybrid Gypsy Peppers are the perfect sweet treat to put in your garden. These peppers have zero spice and grow to be 4-5 inches long. Also known as Cubanelle peppers, they are a cross between a sweet pepper and a bell pepper. It is not uncommon to have yields between 50-100 peppers with suitable conditions. You will enjoy a thin skin with delicious flesh that varies in taste as it changes from green to yellow, to orange, and red. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
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Growing Gypsy Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To grow your Gypsy Hybrid peppers, prepare your seed starting trays and plant the seeds. Start the process about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. You can use either well-draining soil or go for a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair - both will work for seed starting. The seeds should be planted about 0.25 inches deep. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don’t overwater your seeds. You can stick your pinky into the soil to see if it is dry below the surface. If it is, then give your plants a little water, but make sure you don’t overwater them. Keep your peppers in a warm spot, ideally between 80-90 F, and if it's a bit chilly, a grow light can be a great help for helping your seeds germinate. Once those seedlings pop up, usually in about 7-10 days, expose them to some cooler air before moving them outside! 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 the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and plant individual plants about 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole and make sure the roots are covered completely!
Let's talk about giving your peppers the treatment they need to grow into thriving plants. Consistent watering is key, especially during dry spells - these peppers don't like to be thirsty! You can sprinkle some mulch around the base of the plant to keep the moisture in and suppress any weeds. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. If your plants get especially tall, you may need to give them some support with a trellis or cage to support the weight of the fruit. 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. And keep an eye on your peppers - if you spot any pests or diseases, make sure to treat them immediately!
Harvesting Gypsy Hybrid Peppers
As your peppers start to grow bright fruit, keep watch for the perfect harvest moment. Usually, they'll be ready to pick around 62 days after transplanting, with a vibrant red hue and will feel firm. Since these are sweet peppers with a mild heat level, they're at their tastiest when fully ripe - they’ll be glossy and about 4-5 inches long. When it's time to harvest, take your garden shears or a knife and give your peppers a clean snip off the plant, leaving a little stem on the plant. Try to harvest when the peppers are fully ripe. If you pick them early, the fruit may be bitter.
About Gypsy Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds
These peppers were developed in the 1980s by Petoseed Co. in the US. They are a cross between a sweet pepper and a bell pepper, and they’re popular for their fast growth rate and high yields.
These peppers have no heat, and they have quick grow times! Your plant may yield up to 100 peppers over the course of the season.
Is this variety good for container gardens? How about hanging baskets?
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Gypsy Hybrid peppers, also known as Cubanelles, are a mix between a sweet pepper and a bell pepper. They have thin skin and tasty flesh. Their taste will change as the peppers turn from green to yellow to orange to red."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Gypsy Hybrid Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- Approximately 10 Seeds
- Approximately 100 Seeds
- Approximately 1,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Gypsy 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. |
| Gypsy Hybrid Pepper Color: | Green, Yellow, Red |
| Gypsy Hybrid 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: | 62 (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 |
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. Example: Bell Peppers |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. 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: | Salad, Stuffing, Topping |