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Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
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Capsicum 'Horizon'
Capsicum 'Horizon'
Capsicum annuum
Sweet, thin walled, med/large 9-11cm fruit
Matures from green to orange
Incredible flavour raw
One of the earliest bell shaped to mature to sweet orange
Heavy yields
Great leaf coverage protecting against sun scald
Large, vibrant orange, 4 lobed blocky capsicum with a thin skin, and incredibly sweet, juicy flesh. Described as a flavour explosion, it is a great gourmet choice for raw eating in salsas and salads.
Highly productive and selected over the years for the earliest maturity and good leaf coverage.
This variety came from Seed Savers Exchange.
SEED COUNT: 20 approx.
Germination: Lot#16062 96%. Aug 2023
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Perennial |
Full Sun | 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart |
50cm | 4mm | 7-10 days @ 30 degrees |
70 days (Green) |
TRANSPLANTS (recommended)- Sow seeds into shallow flats, 4 seeds/2.5cm about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. If possible, maintain soil temperatures at 27-32°C. Capsicum seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 5cm cell-type containers or 10cm pots. Grow plants at approx. 21°C day and 16°C nights. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 15-18°C and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. Set plants 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart, or 2 rows with 45cm between plants.
NOTE – 'Days to Maturity' are from transplant to green fruit. Fruit continues to mature on the plant to orange. The flavour also sweetens as the fruit fully matures.
