Purple Beauty

A purple pepper variety for specialty markets. 3 - 4 lobe.

V37217 : Purple Beauty
Treatment	* Pkg Size	** Price (USD)
Treated	1/2 ounce	$16.05
Treated	Ounce	$23.40
Treated	1/4 lb	$74.20
Treated	1 lb	$215.05
* M = 1,000 US customer prices shown in USD. * Canadian customers, please log in to see CA prices in USD.

Disease Resistance

Tobacco Mosaic Virus

How To Order

Item Number

V37217

Pepper Type

Bell

Color

Purple

Maturity (days)

Flesh

Thick

Shape

Blocky

Size

Medium

Heritage Variety

Yes

Treatment

Standard Treatment

Canada

Planting: Sow in the greenhouse 7 - 9 weeks before desired planting date. Allow plants to harden 7 days before transplanting. Plant transplants halfway between rootball and bottom leaves. This will help prevent lodging.

Planting Guidelines - Peppers

Approximate Seeds per Pound:

64,000 - 76,000

Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:

2.2 - 2.6 oz

Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):

9.1 - 12.1 M

Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:

500 - 667

Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:

18 - 24"

Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:

12"

Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:

.3 - .5"

Recommended Soil Temperature:

65 - 85°F

Days to Germination:

10 - 14

Management: Scout every 7 days to ensure crop development. Consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide or your local extension agent for identification and treatments.

Harvest: Cut or break pepper off the plant but leave at least 1” of the stem attached to the pepper.

Storage: Clean and wax peppers. Pre-cool at 45ºF. Store at 45 - 50ºF with 90 - 95% humidity; this will ensure the longest shelf life.