Matures in 75 Days from Setting Out Transplants

Sweet peppers are a favorite home garden vegetable. Cubanelle is a large frying pepper, 6" by 12", that may also be used raw on relish platters, in salads, or stuffed. Fruits are light green, ripening to red.

SOWING:
Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before danger of frost is past. Plant seed 1 inch apart and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Place seed starting tray in a very warm spot (both night and day) and cover with a frame of glass or polyethylene to preserve moisture until germination is complete. Then place in a 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:
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.