Brocanto Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar bred for reliable production and vibrant flavor. Ready to harvest in just 70 days from transplanting, this pepper thrives in full sun and rich, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.8). The compact spacing requirements (12 inches apart, 24 inches between rows) make it efficient to grow in gardens of any size, while its high water needs ensure consistent fruit development and peak nutritional content.
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Peppers in the Capsicum annuum family deliver some of the richest nutrient profiles in the vegetable kingdom, and Brocanto comes into productive maturity quickly. At 70 days from transplant, you'll be harvesting substantially faster than many pepper varieties. The high water requirement means consistent fruit set and flavor development when you stay on top of irrigation, making this a rewarding choice for gardeners who can commit to regular watering.
Brocanto Pepper delivers culinary flexibility as an edible pepper suitable for fresh eating, cooking, and storage. Like other Capsicum annuum varieties, it can be harvested at the green stage for a crisp, grassy flavor, or left to mature to red, yellow, purple, or orange for sweeter, more complex taste and peak vitamin content. This dual-stage harvest capability makes it valuable for both fresh preparations and cooked applications.
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Start seeds indoors in trays 8-12 weeks before your anticipated transplant date. Maintain warm conditions for germination and provide bright light once seedlings emerge. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have at least 2 sets of true leaves and all risk of frost has passed.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 65°F. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days. Space plants 12 inches apart with 24 inches between rows.
Direct sowing is not recommended for Brocanto Pepper; use the transplant method instead.
Brocanto Pepper is ready to harvest 70 days after transplanting. You can pick peppers at the green stage for a crisp texture and sharper flavor, or allow them to mature fully to red, yellow, purple, or orange for the sweetest taste and maximum vitamins. Fully ripe peppers in their mature color have the most flavor and nutrient density. Harvest by cutting peppers from the plant with a sharp knife or pruner rather than pulling, which can damage the stem.
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