Days to Maturity: 5055 days from transplant (green), 7075 days (red)
Pepper Kickstart™ is an early-maturing sweet bell pepper that lives up to its namegiving your garden a strong, dependable start to the season. Especially bred for vigorous early growth, Kickstart delivers impressive yields of large, blocky fruits with excellent color and flavor. It's ideal for both home gardens and market growers looking for consistent, high-quality peppers with minimal fuss.
Fruits mature in just 50 to 55 days from transplant, making Kickstart one of the earliest bell peppers available. The peppers ripen from green to a rich, glossy red and average 3 to 4 inches in length, with thick walls and a crisp, sweet bite. Perfect for slicing, stuffing, grilling, or enjoying fresh, Kickstart peppers are as versatile as they are productive.
Kickstart™ Pepper thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors 7 to 10 weeks before your last frost date, and transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures stay above 55°F. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart for best results. It also boasts a strong disease resistance package, including resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot (races 0-3, 7, 8) and Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV).
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, Kickstart™ Pepper is the ideal choice for a reliable, early crop with excellent disease protection and flavorful, full-sized fruit. It's the smart way to get your pepper season off to a strong and delicious start.
