Gold Horn Pepper is an F1 hybrid sweet pepper that delivers impressive yields of long, tapered fruits in just 70 days from transplant. These striking golden peppers grow 9 inches long with a distinctive horn shape, widening to 3 inches at the shoulders before tapering to a point. With zero heat (0 Scoville Heat Units) and abundant sweetness, it's a prolific producer that thrives in containers, garden beds, raised plots, and greenhouses. The plant reaches a compact 24 inches tall and resists both Tobacco Mosaic Virus and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, making it dependable for gardeners seeking reliable performance.
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The real draw here is speed combined with abundance. At 70 days to first harvest, Gold Horn outpaces many pepper varieties, and it produces those impressive 9-inch fruits generously throughout the season. The tapered horn shape is both beautiful and functional, making these peppers easy to pack, slice, and use whole in cooking. Its resistance to two major viral threats means you'll spend less time troubleshooting and more time harvesting.
Gold Horn Pepper shines as a sweet cooking pepper and a fresh market staple. The long, slender shape lends itself beautifully to stuffing whole or halving lengthwise, and the thin walls make it quick to roast, grill, or sauté. Its lack of heat and natural sweetness make it excellent for raw snacking, slicing into salads, or featuring as a centerpiece on vegetable platters.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in warm soil (70-80°F) and keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs in 7-14 days. Provide 14-16 hours of light daily under grow lights, keeping seedlings 2-3 inches from the light source.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 60°F, ideally closer to 70°F. Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Space plants 18 inches apart in rows 36 inches apart, planting at the same depth they were growing in containers.
Peppers are ready to harvest at 70 to 79 days from transplant. Pick them when they've reached their full 9-inch length and are firm and glossy. They can be harvested at the mature gold color or slightly earlier at a pale yellow stage, depending on your preference. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut peppers from the plant rather than pulling, which can damage branches.
Gold Horn's upright growth habit is naturally compact, so pruning is minimal. Remove any crossing or crowded lower branches to improve air flow and reduce disease pressure. Pinch the growing tip when plants reach 6 inches tall to encourage bushier, more branched growth, which will increase overall fruit production.
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