Staddon's Select Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar that reaches harvest in just 70 days from transplant, delivering ripe fruit faster than many traditional pepper varieties. This heat-loving plant thrives in full sun and rich, well-draining soil (pH 5.5-6.8), producing peppers that develop their deepest flavor and highest nutritional content when allowed to fully mature and change color. Space plants 12 inches apart in rows 24 inches apart, keep soil consistently moist, and you'll have a productive harvest within a single growing season.
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Staddon's Select achieves mature fruit in 70 days, a competitive timeline that lets gardeners harvest during shorter growing seasons. The variety taps into the Capsicum annuum's legendary nutrient density, particularly when peppers are allowed to ripen fully and shift from green to their final color. Consistent moisture and full sun are its core requirements, making it straightforward for gardeners willing to water regularly during the growing season.
Peppers from this cultivar can be harvested at the immature green stage for immediate use, or left on the plant to ripen fully and develop greater flavor complexity and vitamin content. Ripe peppers in their mature colors, red, yellow, purple, or orange depending on ripening, offer peak nutrition and are best suited for fresh eating, salads, roasting, or storage.
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Start seeds indoors in seed trays 8-12 weeks before your anticipated transplant date. Once seedlings develop 2 sets of true leaves, they're ready for the next stage of growth.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden once soil has warmed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 55°F. Space plants 12 inches apart with 24 inches between rows.
Direct sowing is not recommended for this variety; start seeds indoors for best results.
Peppers can be harvested at the green stage for immediate use, or left on the plant to develop their full, ripe color for maximum flavor and nutritional benefit. Fully ripe peppers will have shifted to red, yellow, purple, or orange depending on the variety's mature color. These color-changed peppers contain the most flavor and highest vitamin content. Harvest by cutting or carefully twisting peppers from the plant to avoid damage to stems.
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