{"product_id":"purple-sweet-pepper-oda-seeds","title":"Purple Sweet Pepper Oda Seeds | Franchi – WINTER \/ SUMMER","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 seeds per pack. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a distinctive colour and flavour to your kitchen garden with \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Sweet Pepper Oda\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early-maturing heirloom variety from Franchi Sementi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOda produces striking, glossy \u003cstrong\u003edark purple, bell-shaped fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e on compact dwarf plants reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e35–50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in height. The fruits have thick walls, crisp texture and a sweet, juicy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the peppers reach full maturity, their colour gradually changes from dark purple to a warm reddish-brown shade. They can be harvested earlier for their deep purple appearance or left on the plant to mature further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact growth habit makes Purple Sweet Pepper Oda especially suitable for containers, grow bags, balconies, terraces and smaller home gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Sweet Pepper Oda is known for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking dark purple fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReddish-brown colour at full maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick-walled, crisp flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-sized bell-shaped fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate fruit weight of 90–120 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact dwarf plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant height of approximately 35–50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for containers and grow bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for kitchen gardens and raised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Sowing Season in Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003eplains of Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the recommended sowing periods are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober \u0026amp; December\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary \u0026amp; March\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sowing windows allow seedlings to establish during relatively moderate temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid germinating pepper seeds during periods of extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15°C to 28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm but moderate conditions support seed germination and healthy early plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination may vary depending on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent moisture during germination without keeping the soil waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Sweet Pepper Oda can be used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandwiches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuffing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePizza toppings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh garnishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourful kitchen presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick walls and sweet flavour make these peppers suitable for both fresh eating and cooking. Their dark purple skin adds attractive contrast to salads and cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Prepare the Growing Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a loose, fertile and well-drained seed-sowing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil should:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold sufficient moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrain excess water easily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemain loose around developing roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContain adequate organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid heavy, compacted soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Sow the Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace one or two seeds in each cell or small container and cover lightly with fine soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not sow too deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Water Gently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater immediately after sowing using a gentle shower or mist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive watering because waterlogged soil may encourage seed and seedling problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpected germination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended temperature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15°C–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the seed tray in a warm, bright and protected location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Provide Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings emerge, provide plenty of bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter establishment, pepper plants perform best with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull sun – approximately 6–8 hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradually acclimatise indoor-raised seedlings before moving them into strong outdoor sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Transplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once they have developed several true leaves and a healthy root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle seedlings gently to minimise root disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Plant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30–40 cm between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdequate spacing provides good airflow and gives the compact plants room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist but not permanently wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply when required and allow excess water to drain freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid extreme cycles of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery dry soil → heavy watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistent moisture becomes especially important during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9. Fertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse moderate, balanced nutrition during vegetative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce flowering and fruiting begin, avoid excessive nitrogen because it may encourage excessive leafy growth instead of fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced fertilizer with adequate potassium can support flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10. Supporting the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Oda is a compact dwarf variety, branches carrying multiple fruits may occasionally benefit from light support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a small stake if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e11. Flowering and Fruit Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants begin producing small white pepper flowers once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood sunlight, moderate temperatures and consistent watering support better flowering and fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive fertilizer during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e12. Harvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest peppers once they develop their characteristic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep purple colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits may be harvested at the purple stage for their distinctive appearance and fresh flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf left longer on the plant, the fruits gradually transition to a reddish-brown colour as they reach full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut peppers using clean scissors or pruning shears rather than pulling them from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting can encourage continued fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Sweet Pepper Oda is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome vegetable gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooftop gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerrace gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalcony gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact dwarf growth makes it particularly useful where growing space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Sweet Pepper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperone Oda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Pepper \/ Bell Pepper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Purple, changing to Reddish-Brown at Full Maturity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bell-Shaped\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 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