65 DAYS
Capsicum annuum
Enjoy bountiful early-season harvests of these mild, beautiful, lime-green peppers! Aruba produces long, smooth fruit about 15 cm (6 in.) with excellent flavour and versatility, perfect for roasting, grilling, pickling, or stuffing. The plants are strong, productive, and continuously set fruit, giving you an extended harvest window. With a height of 22 to 25 in., Aruba is also well-suited to patio containers or smaller garden spaces.
Size: Plants reach 22 to 25 in. tall, producing long, smooth peppers about 15 cm (6 in.) long.
Yield: Continuous fruiting provides a reliable harvest throughout the growing season.
Taste: Mild and sweet with a lovely pepperish flavour that enhances dishes.
How to use: Ideal for roasting, grilling, pickling, or stuffing; versatile for many culinary applications.
Planting tips: Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil, keeping it moist but not waterlogged. Maintain a soil temperature of 22°C for germination.
Harvest tips: Pick peppers when they are firm and fully coloured; the longer you leave them on the plant, the sweeter they become.
