Botanical Interests
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Product Details
Product Details
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.
Sprouts in: 10–25 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"
Space Seeds: 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.
- Debi U.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsApr 15, 2026Slow and steady
The seeds were slow to germinate but doing well. I started them inside and will plant soon. I’m in zone 4b so still not ready to plant out.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 19, 2026Hey Debi,
Thank you so much for this honest 3-star review of the Orange Sun Sweet Pepper Seeds! It's great to hear that even though they took their time getting started, they're doing well now - sometimes the best things are worth the wait!
You're absolutely doing the right thing starting them inside, especially in zone 4b. Peppers can definitely be a bit slower to germinate than some other seeds, but once they get going they usually reward that patience with some fantastic harvests. It sounds like you've got the timing down perfectly for your growing zone.
I hope when you do get them transplanted outside they really take off for you! Orange Sun peppers are such a treat when they're ready - that sweet flavor and beautiful color make them worth every day of that slow start.
Thanks for sharing your experience with fellow gardeners - it's helpful for others to know that these seeds might need a little extra patience but are still worth growing. Keep on growing 🌻️
- 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.
- LindseyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 12, 2026Absolutely Delicious
I don't typically have good luck with peppers because of my climate (hot, dry days and then nights that are usually too chilly for peppers to be happy), however this year was particularly warm at night and these peppers managed to set abundant fruit. The green ones were good, but the ones that I let fully ripen were so sweet and delicious that they were one of the first things to disappear off the veggie trays I took to family gatherings. They have a really nice thick, crisp wall but the skin wasn't tough at all. I will happily try growing them again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertEGEpic GardeningOct 12, 2026Hey Lindsey,
We're so happy to hear that your Orange Sun Sweet Pepper Seeds were such a success this year! It sounds like the warm nights were exactly what they needed, and we love that they produced such abundant fruit. The fact that the fully ripened peppers were so sweet and delicious that they were among the first to disappear at your family gatherings says it all! We're thrilled they had that thick, crisp wall with tender skin that you enjoyed so much.
Thanks so much for being part of our growing community and for sharing your experience! Keep on growing 🌻
- Angela L.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsJul 8, 2026Nothing really came up
I planted these in seed starter trays and it took weeks for them to seed and then when I planted them they just died which is weird because my other vegetables had no issues
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 14, 2026Hey Angela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
