Gourmet Orange · Bell Pepper
Planting Schedule
Add Gourmet Orange to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 13th |
| Last Frost | May 8th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jul 3rd |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 26th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 30th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 60°F
and nights stay above 50°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 10 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 80 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 10 |
Expert Note: Start pepper seeds warm and on a consistent schedule, then transplant only once nighttime temps and soil are reliably warm to avoid stunting and blossom drop.