Chilli Pepper Seeds by Buzzy – Fresno Red (Capsicum annuum) | SUMMER / WINTER

Buzzy Fresno Red (Capsicum annuum) is a productive chilli variety producing glossy, tapered red peppers with a fruity, moderately hot flavour.

Sow seeds approximately 0.5 cm deep in warm nursery trays. Transplant healthy seedlings into fertile, well-draining soil.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum

• Variety: Fresno Red

• Source Company: Buzzy Seeds

• Fruit Colour: Green → Red

• Fruit Shape: Conical and Tapered

• Fruit Length: Approximately 5–8 cm

• Heat Level: Medium Hot (approximately 2,500–10,000 SHU)

• Growth Habit: Bushy and Productive

• Plant Height: Approximately 60–90 cm

• First Harvest: Approximately 70–85 days after transplanting

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch – 1 plant, suitable for container cultivation.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch – 1 plant, recommended for healthy root development and regular fruit production.

G-20 F Grow Bag – 20 × 16 inch – 1 plant, suitable for vigorous growth and extended harvesting.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat.

Use fertile, loose and well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

Suitable soil pH: Approximately 6.0–7.0.

Avoid waterlogging and compacted growing media.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

• Method: Nursery sowing recommended

• Sowing Depth: Approximately 0.5 cm

• Germination: 7–21 days

• Ideal Germination Temperature: 24–30°C

• Seeds per Cell: 1–2; retain the strongest seedling

• Transplanting: When seedlings develop 4–6 true leaves

• Plant Spacing: Approximately 45–60 cm

• Row Spacing: Approximately 60–75 cm

• Watering: Maintain even moisture during germination

Harden off healthy seedlings before transplanting outdoors.

Sunlight & Watering

Sunlight: Full sun, preferably 6–8 hours daily.

Watering: Water regularly, particularly during flowering and fruit development.

Maintain even soil moisture and ensure good drainage.

During Lahore's extremely hot weather, provide temporary afternoon protection when necessary.

Growth & Harvesting

• First Harvest: Approximately 70–85 days after transplanting

• Immature Fruit Colour: Green

• Mature Fruit Colour: Bright Red

• Fruit Shape: Conical and Tapered

• Fruit Length: Approximately 5–8 cm

• Fruit Skin: Smooth and Glossy

• Heat Level: Medium Hot

• Harvesting: Repeated picking during active production

Harvest green peppers for a fresher flavour or allow fruits to ripen fully red for a sweeter, fruitier taste.

Use clean scissors to harvest mature peppers without damaging the branches.

Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the growing medium before planting.

Provide balanced nutrition during active growth and adequate potassium during flowering and fruit development.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilization.

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