Pepper White Cloud

20 Seeds

🌱 Best Sowing Time

For the Gulf climate, start seeds during the cooler part of the year:

• Gulf region: September–February
• Kuwait: October–January
• UAE & Qatar: September–February
• Saudi Arabia & Bahrain: September–February
• Oman: September–February, depending on location and temperature

In very hot Gulf areas, starting seeds indoors or in a protected, temperature-controlled area is recommended.

🌿 How to Sow

1. Fill a seed tray or small pots with a fine, fertile, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Moisten the growing medium before sowing.
3. Sow 1–2 seeds per cell or pot.
4. Cover lightly with fine soil.
5. Keep the medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.
6. Place the tray in a warm, bright location.

Seed depth: Approximately 5–10 mm.

🌡️ Germination

• Ideal temperature: 24–30°C
• Germination time: Usually 7–14 days
• Germination can be slower at lower temperatures.
• Avoid excessively hot conditions above approximately 32–35°C.
• Keep the seed-starting medium evenly moist.

🌱 Seedling Care

After seedlings emerge:

• Provide strong light.
• Give several hours of gentle morning sunlight.
• Rotate containers regularly if seedlings grow toward the light.
• Water when the surface begins to dry.
• Avoid excessive moisture.
• Provide good airflow to reduce fungal problems.
• If multiple seedlings emerge in one cell, keep the strongest plant.

🌿 Transplanting

Transplant when seedlings have developed several true leaves and nighttime temperatures are comfortably warm.

• Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants
• Row spacing: About 45–60 cm
• Container: A 10–20 L container is suitable for one plant.
• Harden seedlings gradually before planting outdoors.
• Transplant during the cooler part of the day.
• Water thoroughly after transplanting.

☀️ Sunlight

Pepper plants need plenty of light for healthy growth and fruit production.

• Aim for 6–8 hours of good sunlight.
• Morning and early afternoon sun is ideal in the Gulf.
• Protect plants from intense summer afternoon heat.
• 30–50% afternoon shade can be beneficial when temperatures become very high.
• Avoid placing containers against heat-reflecting walls or on extremely hot surfaces.

💧 Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained.
• Water deeply rather than giving very small amounts frequently.
• Increase watering during hot, dry weather.
• Pay particular attention during flowering and fruit development.
• Avoid letting the soil remain completely dry for long periods.
• Do not allow water to stand around the roots.

A layer of mulch can help reduce evaporation and protect the root zone from Gulf heat.

🌱 Soil

Use fertile, loose and well-draining soil.

A suitable container mixture can contain:

• Quality potting soil or coco peat
• Well-aged compost
• Perlite or pumice
• A small amount of coarse sand if additional drainage is required

Pepper performs best in fertile soil with good drainage and adequate organic matter.

🌿 Fertilizing

• Begin feeding after the seedlings become established.
• Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer during early growth.
• Once flowering begins, use a fertilizer with adequate phosphorus and potassium.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce abundant leaves but fewer fruits.
• Feed regularly but moderately during fruit development.

🌶️ Fruiting

‘White Cloud’ is grown for its pale/white pepper fruits.

Depending on the seed line and growing conditions, fruits may develop from light green to creamy white or pale yellow as they mature.

• Harvest according to the desired maturity stage.
• Use clean scissors or pruning shears to avoid damaging the plant.
• Regular harvesting can encourage continued fruit production.

🔥 Gulf Climate Tips

• Start seeds during the cooler Gulf season.
• Keep germinating seeds warm but avoid excessive heat.
• Protect young plants from temperatures above 35°C.
• Afternoon shade becomes increasingly important as temperatures rise.
• Containers are useful because plants can be moved to a more protected location.
• Mulch helps protect roots from extreme heat.
• Good drainage is especially important in humid coastal areas.
• Avoid severe fluctuations between very dry and very wet soil.
• During extreme summer heat, flowering and fruit set may decrease considerably.

🌱 Growing Tip: For the best results in the Gulf, start ‘White Cloud’ pepper seeds during the cooler months, provide warm conditions for germination, give seedlings strong morning light, and protect established plants from intense afternoon heat.