Harris Seeds Pepper Purple Beauty Seed
Best colorful vegetable choice for home gardeners seeking sweet, versatile peppers.
These seeds are a visual showstopper, turning from a striking deep purple to a rich red as they ripen. While they lack the complexity of heirloom varieties, their reliable sweetness and blocky, uniform shape make them the perfect workhorse for vibrant salads and high-impact market displays.
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Harris Seeds
Who it's for
- Market growers and gardeners seeking vibrant visual impact
- Home cooks wanting sweet, crunchy raw snacking peppers
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container setups
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts who prioritize color retention in cooked dishes
- Cool-climate gardeners with short, unpredictable growing seasons
- Gardeners in regions with extremely intense, direct sun exposure
Performance breakdown
Visual Appeal
Striking purple-to-red color transition creates stunning visual impact in any garden.
Culinary Versatility
Sweet, blocky profile excels in fresh salads and sliced applications.
Yield Reliability
Open-pollinated genetics ensure consistent, prolific harvests for home growers.
Growth Predictability
Standard 75-day maturity window allows for reliable seasonal planning.
Germination Ease
Requires specific soil warmth, demanding attention during the early planting phase.
Marketability
Unique aesthetic makes these peppers highly desirable for local farm stands.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
75 Days
Soil Temperature
80-85°F
Germination Lighting
Cover Seed
Germination Days
10-20 Days
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5"
Planting Method
Transplant
Spacing in Row
12-24"
Spacing Between Rows
2-3'
Seed Count
50
Plant Type
Vegetable
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