Pepper – Elephant Ear
$3.99
Native to Romania, the Elephant Ears variety produces fairly large, flattened and pointed peppers, 15 to 20 cm long and 7 to 10 cm in diameter. Their skin is glossy and the flesh is thick and juicy. They can be harvested and eaten green-yellow (for a more bitter taste) or red (for a sweeter taste). Good resistance to diseases.
Additional information
Seeds | ~50 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC
- time for germination: 10 to 21 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.
Transplant outdoors:
- After any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature stays above 12 ºC
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 30 to 45 cm
- between rows: 45 to 60 cm
Plant height: 75 to 90 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Water: regular watering
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (after transplanting): 70 days (green) and 90 days (red)
Specificity:
- pinch with fingers the first flowers to make the plant more robust and to stimulate the productionof leaves that will protect the fruits from the sun burn in summer
- possible to grow in a pot
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