Organic Jericho F1 Red Pepper plants - Capsicum annuum

The Red Jericho F1 Organic Pepper is a hybrid variety that is fast-growing, vigorous, productive, and disease-resistant. The stout and well-balanced plant produces elongated cuboid fruits, measuring 15 to 18cm (6 to 7in) in length and 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) in width. They are initially green before turning red when ripe. The thick flesh is sweet. This annual requires heat and fertile soil. Plant in March-April for a harvest from July to October.

Peppers belong to the Solanaceae family and are divided into five major species: Capsicum annuum (the most common), C. baccatum, C. chinense, C. frutescens, and C. pubescens. The fruits are initially green and take on their definitive colour during ripening: red, yellow, brown, orange, purple, etc. Their shape varies: square, elongated, semi-long, etc.

Peppers are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

In terms of cooking, peppers are used in many cuisines around the world and can be cooked in multiple ways. Peppers can be eaten raw or cooked, stuffed, marinated, grilled, in salads, ratatouilles, etc.

They are greedy plants that require rich soil and sun.

Harvest: the harvest takes place from August to October (or from July for some early varieties). Cut the stem with secateurs or a knife.

Storage: peppers can be stored in a refrigerator for several days. They can also be frozen or dried, or even preserved in water or oil once grilled.

Gardener's tip: we recommend mulching the soil with successive layers of clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This protection keeps the soil moist and reduces weeds. You can also opt for a mineral mulch (bricks, slate, etc.) which will help accumulate heat.

Note

This variety is labelled F1 for "F1 hybrid," as it is a variety resulting from the cross-breeding of carefully selected parents to combine their qualities. This results in a variety that can be particularly tasty and/or early-maturing, while being resistant to certain diseases. Sometimes criticised or wrongly associated with GMOs, F1 hybrid seeds are appreciated both for their uniformity and their resistance. Unfortunately, their qualities do not pass on to subsequent generations, so it will not be possible to save the seeds for later sowing.