{"product_id":"black-knight-sweet-kapya-pepper","title":"Black Knight sweet kapya pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Knight Sweet Kapya Pepper is a unique heirloom sweet pepper that produces long, pointed Kapya-type fruits. The peppers develop a deep purple to nearly black color before ripening to bright red. They have thick, sweet flesh with little to no heat, making them excellent for roasting, grilling, stuffing, fresh salads, and cooking. This variety thrives in the Gulf climate when grown during the cooler months and performs well in gardens, containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"642\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sf7y12\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for protected greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1959y\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eAvoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kk2tso\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"923\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"889\"\u003ewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e8–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lz4cp9\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eOptional: soak in diluted seaweed extract to improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zksuz7\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7tzr9h\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eSow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c2c1fa\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g03c91\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eCover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hclz3s\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eKeep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iczos8\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e25–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7dg4gn\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zeubh\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9qjzkj\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eDuring extremely hot Gulf afternoons, provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e30–40% shade cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vywh6o\" data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eh10fa\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eWater when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e650sp\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eAvoid overwatering and ensure good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhh82u\" data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3oebdt\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eUnder cooler conditions, germination may take up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6bqmj\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they have:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cli 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\u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003ebright red\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cuu8r5\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2408\"\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ahjhyu\" data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003ePlant during \u003cstrong data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e for the best yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p270ct\" data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eApply organic mulch to keep the soil cool and conserve moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15juigh\" data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2575\" 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