100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - WA Customers: Transition Farm Tomato, Capsicum and Chilli Seeds have been cleared for importation into Western Australia.
If ordering from Western Australia, our next batch shipment date is 6 January 2025. For more options, check the POSTAGE page.
Capsicum 'Stocky Red Roaster'
Capsicum 'Stocky Red Roaster'
Capsicum annuum
Seed Available April 2025
Produce over a long season
150-185mm fruits tapered to a point
Winner of our taste tests against other hybrid and OP Italian varieties
Juicy, sweet, attractive fruit that won our taste test compared with other hybrid and traditional OP Italian varieties. Smooth-skinned fruits with thick walls and a rich red colour, Stocky Red Roaster is by far the easiest capsicums to fire roast and peel. 150 - 185mm fruits that are tapered to a point.
The large, upright habit plants with upright habit are covered in fruit and produce for a long season. We have been selectively saving the seeds of this Frank Morton bred variety for the past three seasons choosing the larger fruit size to more closely match the Lively Italian capsicums.
Bred by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seed.
Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) pledged variety.
Certified Demeter Biodynamic and Certified Organic
SEED COUNT: 25 approx.
Germination: Lot#18069 82% Jun 2022
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Perennial |
Full Sun | 30-45cm apart in rows 60-90cm apart |
60cm | 4mm | 7-10 days @ 30 degrees |
70 days (Green) |
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.
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.
