Sweet Pepper Seeds,
Pippin's Golden Honey
Min. 10 seeds
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Description
(Capsicum annuum). A multicolored sweet pepper and a beloved heirloom of the Philadelphia African American community of the early 1900s. A delightfully ornamental sweet pepper that features purple flowers and fruit that transforms from dark purple, to mustard yellow and finally to a vibrant orange as it ripens. We can thank Philadelphia painter Horrace Pippin for this extraordinary pepper, as he shared his seeds with William Woys Weaver’s grandfather in the early 1940’s. History remembers Pippin as the first African American painter to be known for expressing his concern about war and social injustices in the themes of his art. His right arm was badly injured in battle during his service in WWI, and as the story goes, Pippin sought out bee sting therapy to alleviate his suffering. H. Ralf Weaver exchanged stings from his hive of bees with Pippin for the seeds of this pepper and other heirlooms that Pippin had collected. These heirlooms are considered heritage varieties of an African American community of the mid-Atlantic during Pippin’s time. A very rare and unique variety.
Growing Tips: Pippin’s Golden Honey peppers thrive in full sun, rich soil, and warm temperatures. Provide consistent moisture and monthly feeding to support flower and fruit production. Their multi-colored fruits add ornamental value as well as flavor. Pick fruits at any stage of color change, but full maturity yields the sweetest taste. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Capsicum annuum
- Life Cycle
- Perennial in frost free zones; grown as an annual elsewhere.
- Sun Requirement
- Full sun
- Days to Germinate
- 7–14
- Days to Maturity
- 75–85
- Planting Depth
- ¼ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 18–24 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 70 to 85°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
Growing Guide
When to Grow
How to Sow and Plant
How to Grow
How to Save Seeds
FAQ
At what stage should I pick Pippin's Golden Honey?
The fruit transforms from dark purple to mustard yellow and finally to a vibrant orange as it ripens. Pick fruits at any stage of color change, but full maturity yields the sweetest taste. Figure on 75 to 85 days to maturity.
My pepper seeds are slow to start. What helps?
Pepper seeds can be a bit challenging to germinate. Start them indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date and provide a source of bottom heat, such as an electric seed-starting heat mat; hotspots around the house, like the top of the refrigerator, can also work well. Sow 1/4 inch deep. Germination temperature is 70 to 95°F, and in good temps of 80 to 85°F seeds sprout promptly, in 7 to 14 days. Set hardened transplants out once temperatures hold at a consistent 65 degrees and all chance of frost is past.
What causes blossom end rot, and how do I avoid it?
Blossom end rot is a common ailment of peppers, and inconsistent watering is usually the cause. Water consistently, and consider drip tape irrigation. Beyond that, these plants want full sun, rich soil, warm temperatures, and monthly feeding to support flower and fruit production, with a bit of afternoon shade appreciated during the hottest summer weather.
