Pepper 'Sweet Parade'

• Plant plug plants indoors or in a greenhouse from late winter to early spring.
• Move outdoors after the last frost, typically in late spring or early summer.
• Peppers thrive in a warm, sunny location with 6 - 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• A sheltered spot protected from strong winds is ideal.
• Use a light, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost or a multi-purpose potting mix.
• Plant each plug 30 - 40cm apart in rows or containers.
• Plant so the root ball is just below the soil surface. Avoid burying the stem. Firm the soil gently around the plant and water well after planting.
• For containers, choose pots at least 30cm in diameter with good drainage.
• Fill with high-quality compost and follow the same planting instructions.

Ongoing Care:

• Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply 1 - 2 times a week, increasing during hot, dry spells.
• Use a high-potash fertiliser (like tomato feed) every two weeks once flowers start to form. This encourages healthy development.
• Pinch out the growing tips when the plant is about 30cm tall to encourage bushier growth.
• Remove any side shoots if the plant becomes overcrowded.

Harvesting:

• Peppers are ready to harvest 60 - 75 days after planting when they reach full size and turn red.
• You can harvest them green if preferred, but the flavour intensifies as they mature and change colour.
• Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut the peppers from the plant, leaving a small section of the stem attached.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.

Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.

We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.

Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.

Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.