Chocolate Sweet Pepper Seeds (Organic)

Chocolate Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a rare, early bell pepper that ripens from glossy green to a deep chocolate brown, with thick-walled, crisp, sweet flesh. The unusual color and mild, rich flavor make it a gourmet standout for fresh eating, roasting, and stuffing, on compact yet productive plants.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Tender annual bell pepper, organic
• Days to maturity: 58 to 86 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 12 inches
• Germination: 6 to 15 days at 75 to 85°F soil
• Height at maturity: 24 to 28 inches
• Seeds per packet: about 50 (about 4,645 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Gardeners who want an unusual gourmet pepper
• Containers, raised beds, and small gardens
• Fresh salads, grilling, and stuffing
• Adding rich color to the plate and plot
• Gardeners of all experience levels

How to grow

Start seeds in warm soil at 75 to 85°F and sow 1/4 inch deep. Grow in full sun in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, spacing plants 12 inches apart. The compact plants are disease-resistant and stay productive through the season. Harvest green for a milder taste or let the fruit ripen to chocolate brown for full sweetness.

Flavor profile

The thick walls are crisp and sweet with a mild, rich taste that deepens as the fruit turns from green to chocolate brown, good raw, grilled, or stuffed.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who want flavorful, standout crops grown the natural way.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.