55 DAYS
Capsicum annuum
A true early-season standout! Early Prolific produces noticeably sooner than any other sweet pepper on the market, giving you a jump start on fresh summer harvests. The fruit is 3-lobed with medium-thick walls and a mild, sweet flavour that’s perfect for fresh eating, grilling, stuffing, and salads.
A reliable, early, and high-performing sweet pepper ideal for Prairie gardens.
Size: Mature plants reach about 18 to 24 in. tall, producing fruit that is approximately 3 to 4 in. in size.
Yield: High-yielding, with several fruits per plant ready for harvest within the season.
Taste: Mild, sweet flavour ideal for fresh eating or use in various dishes.
How to use: Excellent for fresh consumption in salads, grilling, stuffing, or roasting.
Planting tips: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil and maintain a soil temperature of 22°C for optimal germination, which typically occurs in 10 to 14 days. Transplant once seedlings reach 5 in. in height.
Harvest tips: Fruits are ready for harvest when fully coloured and firm to the touch. Regular harvesting encourages more fruit production.
