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Encore Hybrid Pepper
$4.50
Packet: 15 - 20 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity70 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing24 - 36 Inches
Germination7–21 days
Growing Information
Growing Encore Hybrid Pepper
Formerly "Colossal Hybrid." This new addition consistently delivers smooth fruit with thick walls, while maintaining its extra-large shape and size. Performs well even in cool temperatures. Blocky fruits mature slowly from dark green to red.
- Days to Maturity: 70
- Sow Method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 24 - 36 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 24 Inches
- Fruit Size: 5 ½ - 6 Inches
- Resistant to:
- Pepper Mottle Virus
- Potato Virus Y (Races 0 - 2)
Catalog Page: 51
How to start
Start Indoors / Direct Sow
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
24 Inches
Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors / Direct Sow.
How deep do I plant them?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–21 days.
How far apart should I space the plants?
Recommended spacing: 24 - 36 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Encore Hybrid Pepper$4.50 · Packet: 15 - 20 Seeds
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