Pepper Cayenne Fiesta Blend

Matures in 75 Days From Setting Out Transplants

These peppers are a fiesta-inspired collection of green, purple, orange, yellow and red. Hot and tasty, they are popular fresh, cooked or used as seasoning. Peppers range from 4 to 7 inches long.

SOWING... Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before danger of frost is past. Plant seed 1 inch apart and cover with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Place seed starting tray in a very warm spot (both night and day) and cover with frame of glass or polyethylene to preserve the moisture until germination is complete. Then place tray in warm, sunny window.

THINNING...When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, transplant 2 inches apart in another tray. After danger of frost is past, transplant outdoors in a sunny location in rows 2 to 3 feet apart, spacing plants 18 to 24 inches apart in the row.

GERMINATION...Germinates in 12 to 21 days depending on soil and temperature conditions. Cool temperatures delay germination.

REMARKS... Many gardeners hold off heavy fertilization until the first blossom produces a small fruit which is picked off. Pepper plants produce more fruit if kept picked and not allowed to ripen. Cut instead of pulling from plant to avoid injury.