Add vibrant colour and flavour to your garden with our Red Pepper Six Pack seedlings. Perfectly suited to Cape Town’s warm growing season, these compact plants produce glossy, sweet red peppers from late summer into early autumn. Easy to grow and highly rewarding, they’re a must-have for both kitchen gardens and ornamental beds.
Plant seedlings in full sun from late September through November for the best summer crop. Water regularly, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Feed with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks to encourage strong growth and abundant fruiting. Stake plants if needed to support heavy fruit loads. Harvest from February through April when peppers turn fully red and glossy.
Did You Know? Red peppers are simply green peppers left to ripen longer. Cape Town’s warm days and cooler nights in late summer help them develop their rich sweetness and vibrant colour. Plant basil nearby as a companion; it naturally repels pests and enhances the flavour of your harvest.
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Growth Expectancy | 60–80 cm h x 40–50 cm w |
| Position | Full sun |
| Water Smart | Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, mulch helps retain water |
| Indigenous | No – native to Central/South America, widely cultivated in South Africa |
