Capsicum 'Jupiter'

Capsicum annuum

• Sweet, thick walled, large fruit
• Matures from green to red
• Heavy yields
• Great leaf coverage
• Intermediate resistance to tobacco mosaic virus

Prolific producer of sweet, large, blocky, 4 lobed capsicums that produce well in a variety of conditions including drought.  Matures from green to red with yield continuing through mid/late autumn. With fantastic leaf coverage that protects fruit from sun scald and an intermediate resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, this is a great commercial variety for production in the open field or high tunnel.  The fruit is jumbo size - 11cm – the plants perform best with wire trellising to offer support with a heavy fruit load. 

Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic

SEED COUNT: 20, 100 approx
Germination: Lot#17075 92% MAR 2025

Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information

TRANSPLANTS (recommended)- Sow seeds into shallow flats, 4 seeds/2.5cm about 8 weeks prior to transplanting. If possible, maintain soil temperatures at 27-32°C. Capsicum seeds germinate very slowly in cooler soil. When the first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 5cm cell-type containers or 10cm pots. Grow plants at approx. 21°C day and 16°C nights. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 15-18°C and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.

Transplant out after frost when the soil is warm and weather is settled. Ideal seedlings have buds, but no open flowers. Set plants 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart, or 2 rows with 45cm between plants.

‘Jupiter’ is best with support or trellising

NOTE – 'Days to Maturity' are from transplant to green fruit. Fruit continues to mature on the plant to red. The flavour also sweetens as the fruit fully matures.