Capsicum 'Sweet Cubanelle' Seeds

Capsicum 'Sweet Cubanelle' - 10 Seeds

Heirloom & Open-Pollinated 

Cubanelle capsicums are sweet capsicums prized for their mild flavor and thin skin, making them ideal for frying and roasting. They are green when they are unripe, turning to a deep red-orange color when they are fully mature. Eat at any stage and colour.

The plant takes 80-90 days to mature from transplant. Heavy producer, thick and sweet fruit to 10-15cm. Use green or ripen to rich red, for maximum vitamin C.

Capsicums grow into small bushes with deep green leaves, as well as being fruitful they are also quite ornamental. The flowers are either white, or purple and grow from the leaf axil. They will grow best in warm summers.

Plant Capsicum in a full sun position with humus rich, moist, well drained soil. Capsicum have similar growing conditions to Tomatoes & Chilli's.

Harvest when the fruits reach full size, summer to autumn. You can eat your Capsicum raw, roasted, picked or dried.

This very attractive plants also make quite a spectacle when grown as a conservatory or patio plant.