Melrose Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum

Easy 

Starting indoors 

Begin 6 to 8 weeks before last frost date. 1 to 2 weeks to fully germinate. May need a heat pad or grow lamp. Harden off before transplanting outdoors

Easy

Pepper will ripen and wrinkle. Cut open to get seeds. Let seeds dry in sunlight on a paper towel. Flip the seeds occasionally to make sure both sides are dry. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place. Seeds can story for a few years under good conditions

🌅 Outdoors
Preferred conditions

🏠 Indoors 

May not produce as much as outdoors. May require a grow light if indoor light conditions are inadequate

☀️ Full Sun

• Temps: 🌡️ Prefers temps between 70 to 80 °F. Very sensitive to the cold. 

• Hardiness Zones: 🗺️ 3 to 8 (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Michigan)

• Humidity: 🌫️Not tolerant, high levels result in bacterial leaf spot.

• Water Conditions: 💧 Keep a consistent schedule. Amount depends on soil type. Plants in containers will require more than garden plants.

• pH: 🧪 Acidic to neutral

• Soil conditions: 🌱 Well-draining. Don't overfeed with nitrogen, this will produce more leaves than fruit. 

Summer

Does need some summer shade