Harris Seeds Pepper Carmen Seed
Best sweet pepper for gardeners seeking early, high-yield harvests.
This AAS winner is the gold standard for impatient gardeners who refuse to sacrifice flavor for speed. While you’ll need to manage the transplanting process carefully, the trade-off is a heavy, reliable harvest of exceptionally sweet Italian peppers that reach peak ripeness faster than almost anything else in the patch.
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Who it's for
- Market gardeners needing high-volume, early-season production
- Home cooks prioritizing gourmet flavor and culinary versatility
- Beginner gardeners seeking reliable, disease-resistant plant performance
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious growers looking for low-cost seed options
- Seed-saving enthusiasts wanting to propagate their own garden stock
- Gardeners in short-season climates or those avoiding garden maintenance
Performance breakdown
Yield consistency
Heavy production cycles ensure a reliable harvest throughout the growing season.
Maturity speed
Reaches harvest readiness faster than most comparable Italian sweet pepper varieties.
Transplant resilience
Robust root development makes this variety exceptionally well-suited for garden transplanting.
Flavor profile
Develops a distinct, sugary sweetness once the fruit reaches full maturity.
Structural integrity
Sturdy plant architecture provides reliable protection for heavy, ripening fruit clusters.
Germination reliability
Predictable sprouting window when soil temperature requirements are strictly maintained.
Key Specs
Variety Type
Hybrid
Seed Count
50 seeds
Days to Maturity
75 Days
Plant Height
28 inches
Planting Method
Transplant
Soil Temperature
80-85°F
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Germination Days
10-20 Days
Plant Type
Vegetable
Life Cycle
Annual
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