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

Product Availability Notice

Unavailable in 2024 due to a crop failure.

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.