Capsicum Seeds - Medusa
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Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum Annuum Medusa) - Start these Capsicum seeds and grow this fabulous Christmas Pepper! Ornamental pepper Medusa has long, slender fruit that twist and curl. The foliage on this pepper plant is dark green and the pepper colors start out ivory and with time, the colors deepen to yellow, orange and red, darkening as they mature.MORE ORNAMENTAL PEPPER OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
72 - 76F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
5 - 7 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No, not until emergence
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with course vermiculite
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
4 - 8 inches
Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum Annuum Medusa) - Start these Capsicum seeds and grow this fabulous Christmas Pepper! Ornamental pepper Medusa has long, slender fruit that twist and curl. The foliage on this pepper plant is dark green and the pepper colors start out ivory and with time, the colors deepen to yellow, orange and red, darkening as they mature. There can be 40 - 50 fruit on these pepper plants! Capsicum plants make wonderful additions to mixed containers, and they bring color and interest indoors when grown as a house plant. This dwarf pepper plant has peppers that are not hot and make nice garnishes for salad.
Start ornamental pepper seeds indoors in small pots. Cover the flower seeds lightly and keep moist. Place a piece of clear plastic over the pots to help hold in moisture and create a humid environment. Place the pots in an area where the temperatures are consistently in the 70s. Once the Capsicum seeds germinate and sprouts are visible, remove the plastic and place the pots in a very bright window that has at least 6 hours of light per day. The ornamental pepper plants can be transplanted after about 8 week of growth.
Common Questions
What are some good companion plants for capsicum?
Plants such as nasturtiums, marigolds, oregano, cilantro, marjoram, chives, borage, basil are all great companion plant choices for capsicum.
Are any wildlife attracted to the capsicum plants?
Yes, birds are commonly attracted to these plants.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer tend to avoid capsicum plants.
Can I grow indoors?
Yes, peppers make surprisingly good houseplants. Give them lots of light from a south facing window, keep evenly moist and fertilize regularly.
