Description

Pepper Bullet is a type of chilli pepper that is medium in size and extremely mild. Compared to other chilli peppers Pepper Bullet are not too spicy but red ones (Pepper Bullet) can be hotter than green color. Bullet pepper plants are not only popular for their health benefits, but also popular for their medicinal properties.

• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year 
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant
• Germination Time: 6 to 10 days
• Germination temperature: 20-28˚C
• Harvesting: 60 to 80 days from transplanting

• Pepper Bullet Growing Season In India

  Chilli pepper seeds can sow in any season (throughout the year) but thrive in warm and humid conditions. It generally prefers a temperature range of 18-32°C for optimal growth. The main growing seasons are summer (Februry -April), monsoon (June to July), and post-monsoon/autumn (September to october), with variations depending on local conditions.

  How To Grow Chilli- Pepper Bullet

  Generally, Pepper Bullet Chilli Pepper seeds are sown in a seedling tray and then transplanted after the seeds germinate, transplant is necessary because it allows the plant to grow freely. The best temperature for Jalapeno chili seed germination is between 20-28°C.

  Pepper Bullet Chilli Seeds Sowing Method

  Take a seedling tray, fill the seedling tray with a growing medium, and spread the Jalapeno chilli seeds on it, then cover a thin layer of soil above the seeds. Give light water through a watering sprayer. Place the chilli seedling tray in a sunny spot and keep the soil moist. Chilli Jalapeno Seeds will germinate within 6-10 days.
  After germination of chili seeds, when seedlings are 4-6 inches in height at that time transplant them into individual pots or grow bags and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot.

  How To Fertilize Pepper Bullet Plants

  • If you already choose high-quality potting soil to grow jalapeno plants then no need for extra fertilizer for about a month after transplanting.
  • Feed your plants with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or other homemade compost at regular intervals or every 20-25 days.

  Pepper Bullet Chilli Plant Care Tips

  Water – Give water to the chilli plant when the top layer of soil becomes dry but keep the soil moist not soggy.
  Sunlight – Chilli plant sunlight requirements are at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.
  Temperature – Chilli pepper plants grow best in the air temperature range from 21 to 35°C.
  Common Pests and diseases – Aphids, cutworms, flea beetles, root-knot nematodes, and many more are found in chilli plants. Powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spot are some diseases that affect the whole chillies plant. To control these pests use neem oil in your chili plants and use amino acids through sprays may be avoiding the injection of disease in chilli plants.

  Pepper Bullet Harvesting Time

  • Within 2 months from transplanting, the Pepper Bullet pepper plant starts flowering and the fruit should be visible within 5-10 days after pollination.
  • You can harvest jalapenos after 60 to 80 days after transplanting.
  • Pepper Bullet can be eaten green or red but it will take extra time to ripen to a red color. If you left on the plant to ripen fully, the paper will be sweeter and less hot but still tasty.

  Pepper Bullet Special Features

  • Scientific name – Capsicum annuum ‘Pepper Bullet’
  • Flower color – White
  • Height – About 2-3 feet
  • Level of growing – Easy

  FAQ

  Why are my Pepper Bullet seeds not germinating?

  Pepper Bullet seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under-watering.
  Note: Images are for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.