- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 20 - 30 Inches
- Mature Spread 16 - 20 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
The Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper or Capsicum annuum produces small, seedless peppers for a crispy and sweet snack. The peppers turn a deep orange and have an exceptionally sweet taste. This compact, upright plant is ideal for gardens with limited space or a container. Mature peppers are ready to pick in 74 days.
Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper Care
The Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper is a medium-sized annual with white flowers. Plants should be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart. The soil should be rich, moist, and well drained. This pepper plant is easy to grow and is heat tolerant, allowing it to thrive during the peak heat of summer.
Growing Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper
Plant this pepper outdoors after there is no longer a chance of frost. The Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper needs at least 6 hours of sunlight each day to set buds and produce peppers. Peppers are green after 54 days and will turn a deep, vibrant orange after 74 days.
Grow 1 to 2 Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper plants in a 12-inch container. Plants in containers need full sun and regular watering when the top couple inches of soil are dry.
Watering Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper
Water pepper plants when the top few inches of soil are dry. Plants may need water daily, depending on the amount of rainfall. Saturate the soil when watering.
Feeding Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper
Pepper plants thrive in rich soil, so amend poor soils with organic mulch or compost when planting. Apply a fertilizer formulated for veggies every four weeks starting in the spring. Regular applications of fertilizer support growth and help the plants set flowers and grow fruit.
Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 30 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 16 - 20 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: White - not ornamental |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Consistent |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Pepper Pots™ Sugar Kick™ Sweet Pepper |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum |
- SKU:
- PEPSKP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
3.5" Pot
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
4.25" Pot
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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