Kapia Pepper

100 Seeds

Kapia Pepper is a popular sweet pepper variety originating from the Balkans. It produces long, pointed fruits measuring 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) that ripen from green to a deep bright red. Kapia peppers have thick, juicy flesh with a rich, sweet flavor, making them ideal for roasting, grilling, stuffing, salads, drying, and preparing roasted pepper spreads. This variety performs exceptionally well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler months and is suitable for gardens, containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for protected greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–30°C) for 8–12 hours before sowing.
• Optional: soak in diluted seaweed extract or chamomile tea to improve germination.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 25–30°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During extremely hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30–40% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid overwatering and ensure excellent drainage.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days
• Germination may take up to 21 days under cooler conditions.

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 45–60 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 60–75 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 75–90 days after transplanting
• Harvest peppers while green for a milder flavor or allow them to ripen to deep red for maximum sweetness and full flavor.
• Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the highest yields.
• Apply organic mulch to keep the soil cool and conserve moisture.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer during vegetative growth, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruit production.
• Support heavily loaded plants with stakes if necessary.
• Kapia Pepper grows exceptionally well in containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.