Burpee Sweet Candy Apple Pepper Seeds – 71-Day Sweet Red Bell Pepper for Home Gardens

Burpee Sweet Candy Apple Pepper Seeds

Exclusive to Burpee, these peppers are bred for early maturity and generous, glossy fruit. Under good conditions, the deep red bells ripen in about 71 days, delivering a candy-sweet bite that shines in a variety of dishes.

Key benefits for home gardens

• Early maturity: fruit in as little as 71 days from sowing, helping you harvest sooner.
• Large, attractive fruits: each pepper grows to roughly 5 inches with a glossy red finish.
• Sweet, flavorful profile: a crisp sweetness that complements salads, snacks, and cooked dishes.
• Versatile use: great roasted, baked, stuffed, or sautéed for weeknight meals.
• Quality you can trust: Burpee handpicks varieties to support a successful pepper garden.

Growing and starting tips

• Seed starting: sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the average last frost date.
• Transplant timing: move outdoors 4 weeks after the last frost date.
• Moisture made easy: consider Burpee’s 72 Cell Self-Watering Kit to maintain steady hydration and improve germination.
• Harvest timing: peppers typically reach harvest in about 75 days after transplant.

Flavor and culinary ideas

The crisp, juicy peppers add color and sweetness to salads, sandwiches, stuffed peppers, and roasted dishes. Roasting deepens the natural sugars and creates a glossy, caramelized surface.

Garden planning tips

• Provide full sun and well-drained soil for best fruit set.
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow air circulation and growth.
• Companion plant with herbs and leafy greens to support a healthy garden ecosystem.

In short, these seeds offer a dependable, flavor-forward option for home gardeners seeking vibrant peppers for salads, roasting, or everyday cooking. Burpee backs the seeds with careful packaging and germination guidance to help you start strong and grow with confidence.