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Orange Sun Sweet Pepper Seeds
Orange Sun Sweet Pepper Seeds
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Expect big things from this large, sunny pepper that boasts thick walls with rich, sweet flavor. 'Orange Sun' turns from green to orange, pick in both stages to boost production and give meals more color! This pepper is so pretty, you may want to put it in a container on the patio!
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75–80 days after tansplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Sweet Pepper (Learn more)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive perennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 24" wide and 32" tall
Variety Info: 3 ½" by 4" bright orange, thick-walled fruit.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For Mild Climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after average last frost, when soil temperature is at least 70°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F. Transplant seedlings outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when daytime temperatures are at least 70°F, and nighttime temperatures are at least 55°F. Mild Climates: May be sown in late summer for fall/winter crop.
Days to Emerge: 10–25 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Start indoors
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: Start indoors, plant seedlings 18"–24" apart outside
Growing Info
Harvesting: Peppers can be harvested green or left on the vine to mature to bright orange and very sweet.
- Peggy W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 7, 20245 Stars
The seeds have done well and I am looking forward to seeing how the peppers taste.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - YadinRated 1 out of 5 starsOct 8, 20231 Star
This is the 3rd thing that is completely not as advertised. I'm about done with Botanical Interests, this is a joke. Advertised as big orange peppers. Actually tiny red peppers. These go with the 3' purple tomatillos that are actually yellow-green 6' plants and the leafy greens that are nothing like the picture. Also the yield of these plants was pitiful, not just in the size but the quantity. Painfully slow, 6 months from germination to harvest. Worthless and not as advertised.
- groyeroanfudVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 7, 2025Consistent Germination, Productive Plants, Tasty Peppers
I grow these indoors all winter, then transplant them out into my Michigan Zone 6A garden with impressive results. The plants are healthy and strong enough to support clusters of good sized blocky peppers that taste really sweet when fully ripened to vibrant orange. I use large tomato cages for support. I grow these strictly for fresh eating, and they never disappoint. I still have seeds from my 2022 packet that have near 100% germination.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 7, 2025Hey there,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Consistent Germination, Productive Plants, Tasty Peppers" really sums up everything we love about Orange Sun Sweet Peppers!
Your indoor winter growing and transplant strategy for Michigan Zone 6A is absolutely brilliant, and it's clear you've mastered the art of getting these beauties to thrive in challenging conditions. We love hearing that they develop into such healthy, strong plants!
Your success over multiple seasons really shows how dependable and rewarding Orange Sun Sweet Peppers can be for dedicated gardeners like yourself.
Thank you for sharing your experience, it will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to experience that same combination of reliable germination, strong plant performance, and deliciously sweet homegrown peppers!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- BryanVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 25, 20255 Stars
Love it.
- SalRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 5, 20255 Stars
Perfect for my area
