{"title":"Capsicum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eCapsicum Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e(Capsicum annuum)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eRich in minerals and vitamins A and C, capsicums have been grown across tropical America since ancient times. In cooler southern regions, seeds are best started indoors and transplanted after the last frost, grown much like tomatoes. In warmer climates, plants can live for several years as short-lived perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eChoose a sunny position with well-drained soil and aim for a near-neutral pH by adding lime where needed. Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"729\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eApprox. 100 to 160 seeds per gram.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"capsicum-californian-wonder-318","title":"Capsicum Californian Wonder Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornian Wonder is a classic heirloom Capsicum and one of the best-known traditional bell pepper varieties. A reliable and heavy producer, plants develop large, blocky fruits with thick, crisp walls and a wonderfully sweet flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits grow to approximately 10 cm and can be harvested green for a fresh, crisp flavour or left on the plant to ripen to a rich glossy red, becoming progressively sweeter as they mature. Fully ripe red Capsicums are particularly rich in vitamin C and carotenoid antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent all-purpose variety in the kitchen, Californian Wonder can be eaten fresh in salads, sliced for sandwiches, roasted, grilled, stuffed, sautéed or added to sauces, relishes and preserves. The substantial walls make the fruits particularly good for stuffing and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants thrive in warm conditions with full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Capsicums are technically tender perennials and can continue producing for several seasons in warm, frost-free climates, although they are commonly grown as annuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green once fruits have reached full size, or leave them on the plant to ripen completely to red for maximum sweetness and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 68–89 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375829504218,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71688769.66606955","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Capsicum_CalifornianWonder4.jpg?v=1785804644"},{"product_id":"capsicum-yolo-wonder-324","title":"Capsicum Yolo Wonder Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYolo Wonder is a classic sweet bell Capsicum producing blocky fruits approximately 10 cm across with thick, crisp flesh. Fruits begin deep green before ripening to a rich glossy red, becoming progressively sweeter as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately 60 cm tall, plants develop dense foliage that helps shade the developing fruit and provides useful protection from sunburn in hot, sunny conditions. A reliable and productive variety, Yolo Wonder is well suited to both home vegetable gardens and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick-walled fruits are excellent eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or used for stuffing, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, sauces and preserving. Harvest green for a crisp, fresh flavour or allow fruits to ripen fully to red for maximum sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruits green once they have reached full size, or leave them on the plant to ripen completely to red for their sweetest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 72–75 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649679511770,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Capsicum_YolloWonder.jpg?v=1785804510"},{"product_id":"capsicum-chocolate-845","title":"Capsicum Chocolate Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Capsicum is an unusual sweet bell pepper producing blocky, thick-fleshed fruits that begin glossy green before ripening to a distinctive deep chocolate-brown. Cut open, the thick walls reveal rich brown-red flesh, making this an especially attractive variety for both the garden and kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits have a deliciously sweet, mild flavour and can be harvested green or allowed to ripen fully for their characteristic chocolate colouring and greater sweetness. Excellent eaten fresh, sliced into salads, roasted, grilled, stuffed or added to sauces, relishes and other cooked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA productive variety particularly well suited to temperate and southern growing regions, Chocolate Capsicum thrives in warm conditions with full sun, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Plants can be grown as tender perennials in warm, frost-free climates or as annuals where winters are cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green once fruits have reached full size, or leave them on the plant to mature to their distinctive deep chocolate-brown colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 75–95 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649672990938,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Capsicum_SweetChocolate.jpg?v=1784853576"},{"product_id":"capsicum-marconi-red-911","title":"Capsicum Marconi Red Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarconi Red is a classic Italian heirloom Capsicum producing exceptionally long, tapered fruits that can reach approximately 30 cm long and 7 cm across. Fruits begin green before ripening to a rich, glossy red, developing wonderfully sweet, thick flesh as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early and productive variety, Marconi Red is prized in Italian cooking for its flavour and substantial fruits. Excellent eaten fresh, it is particularly good grilled or roasted, when the flesh becomes beautifully soft and sweet. Use in antipasto, salads, sauces, relishes, stuffed dishes or simply char whole and dress with olive oil and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are vigorous and productive through the warmer months and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Fruits can be harvested green or left to fully ripen on the plant for their deepest red colour and sweetest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 25 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green once fruits have reached a useful size, or leave them to mature fully to rich red for maximum sweetness and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 80–100 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375859093722,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72401998.68905900","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Capsicum_MarconiRed2.jpg?v=1784852087"},{"product_id":"capsicum-red-cherry-sweet-2049","title":"Capsicum Red Cherry Sweet Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Cherry Sweet is a charming heirloom Capsicum producing an abundance of small, round, cherry-shaped fruits with thick, crisp flesh. The compact fruits ripen from green to a glossy bright red, developing a deliciously sweet, mild flavour as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for eating fresh, the bite-sized fruits add colour and crunch to salads, platters and lunchboxes. Their small size and substantial walls also make them particularly good for pickling and preserving, or they can be stuffed, roasted or grilled whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are productive through the warmer months and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Regular harvesting encourages continued flowering and fruit production over a long season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 18 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green if desired, or allow fruits to ripen fully to bright red for their sweetest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375916077274,"sku":"prefix_681c1f739f4771.37448104","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375916110042,"sku":"prefix_681c1f739f47e2.01001100","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_dd4d2439-c5d4-4b8d-a8b5-875a01d18aa4.jpg?v=1754016880"},{"product_id":"capsicum-marconi-golden-2065","title":"Capsicum Marconi Golden Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarconi Golden is a classic Italian sweet Capsicum producing long, tapered fruits with broad shoulders and a distinctive blunt end. Fruits mature from green to a beautiful golden-yellow, developing a rich sweetness and tender, substantial flesh as they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb culinary variety, Marconi Golden can be eaten fresh and crisp in salads or sandwiches, but its sweet flesh is particularly good grilled or roasted. The long fruits are excellent charred whole, peeled and dressed with olive oil, used in antipasto, stuffed, or added to sauces and Mediterranean-style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are productive through the warmer months and perform best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Fruits can be harvested green for a fresher flavour or left to fully colour on the plant for their characteristic golden colour and sweetest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 18 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest green once fruits have reached a useful size, or leave them to ripen fully to golden-yellow for maximum sweetness and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375917027546,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a5fdf0.32278548","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1g","offer_id":46375917060314,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a5fe61.54563352","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_bbd21492-ac09-470e-a846-8e58cd124527.jpg?v=1754016875"},{"product_id":"capsicum-sweet-banana-1923","title":"Capsicum Sweet Banana Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Banana is a productive heirloom Capsicum producing long, tapered fruits with thick, crisp flesh and a mild, sweet flavour. Fruits grow to approximately 15 cm long, beginning pale yellow before gradually ripening through orange to a rich red when fully mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweet, crunchy fruits are excellent eaten fresh in salads and sandwiches or used for pickling, grilling, roasting and frying. They can be harvested at the yellow stage for a crisp, mild flavour or allowed to ripen fully to red, when they become softer and noticeably sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing as a compact bush to approximately 60 cm tall, Sweet Banana is well suited to vegetable gardens and large containers. An early and generous producer, it begins cropping in approximately 60–75 days and will continue setting fruit through warm weather when regularly harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 20 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Most of the year, avoiding extreme heat or wet periods\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Late winter to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost, preferably started earlier under protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5 mm deep into trays or pots and keep warm during germination. Capsicum seed germinates best with consistent warmth and may be slow to emerge in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant seedlings once the weather and soil have warmed, spacing approximately 40–50 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruits at the yellow stage or leave them on the plant to ripen through orange to red for their sweetest flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 60–75 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649649496282,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Capsicum_SweetBanana_1a905b94-afab-4672-98d1-42e2f7a0bf07.jpg?v=1770862601"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/capsicum.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}