Sweet Pepper – Topepo Rosso (Red Tomato Pepper) Seeds

Sweet Pepper – Topepo Rosso (Red Tomato Pepper) is a distinctive Italian sweet pepper variety (Capsicum annuum) prized for its glossy, flattened, deeply ribbed fruits that resemble small red tomatoes. The peppers mature from green to bright red and have thick, juicy flesh with a pleasantly sweet, mild flavour. Despite their tomato-like shape, these are sweet peppers, not tomatoes or hot chillies.

Product Highlights

• Variety: Topepo Rosso (Italian red pimento / tomato pepper)
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pack Size: 10 seeds per pack
• Fruit: Round, flattened, ribbed and red when mature
• Flavour: Sweet and mild; not hot
• Uses: Salads, stuffing, roasting, grilling and cooking
• Suitable for: Home kitchen gardens, raised beds and suitable containers

How to Grow Topepo Rosso in Pakistan

1. Sowing: Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep in a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix. Maintain warm, evenly moist conditions without waterlogging. Germination commonly takes about 2–3 weeks, depending on temperature.
2. Best sowing time: In Lahore and similar plains, protected nursery sowing can be planned around February–March or October–November. Protect young plants from frost and severe heat; adjust timing to local conditions.
3. Transplanting: Transplant healthy seedlings when approximately 15 cm tall. Space plants around 40 cm apart, with 50–60 cm between rows in garden beds.
4. Sunlight: Choose a spot with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
5. Soil and feeding: Use fertile, loose, well-draining soil enriched with compost. Feed appropriately during active growth and fruiting.
6. Watering: Water deeply when the upper soil begins to dry. Keep moisture reasonably consistent and avoid standing water.
7. Harvest: Pick firm peppers when fully red for their characteristic sweet flavour.

Grow in a GREEN GARDENS Grow Bag

For compact kitchen gardening, consider the GREEN GARDENS G-11 Black Grow Bag (5 Gallon). Ensure proper soil, watering and support as the plant grows. Explore more options in our Vegetable Seeds collection.

Images illustrate the mature variety and its growth habit. This product contains seeds only; grow bag and mature plants are not included.