Horizon Orange is an heirloom, open-pollinated sweet orange pepper variety that has maintained its distinctive characteristics through generations of growers. It is known for producing attractive orange fruits with a sweet flavor and crisp texture, making it a favorite choice for home gardens and for fresh eating and cooking.
The plants are strong and medium-sized, typically reaching 60–75 cm in height, and produce a good number of fruits throughout the growing season. The fruits have a blocky or nearly square shape, with thick walls and crisp flesh, usually reaching around 8–10 cm in size. They develop a bright orange color and an attractive appearance, making them a beautiful addition to both the garden and the kitchen.
Horizon Orange has a rich, sweet flavor with a crisp texture. It is ideal for fresh eating, salads, stuffing, grilling, and frying. Its distinctive orange color adds variety and visual appeal to many different dishes.
This variety reaches harvest maturity in approximately 70–80 days after transplanting and continues producing fruits when harvested regularly, helping to increase overall production throughout the season.
Pepper seeds require warmth and moisture for germination and do not require light during the germination stage. Sow seeds in seed trays at a depth of approximately 0.5–1 cm, keeping the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 7–14 days depending on temperature and growing conditions.
This variety is suitable for growing in Kuwait and Gulf countries during the warm growing season. Seeds are best started indoors in seed trays during August and September, then transplanted outdoors during October and November at the beginning of the growing season. It can also be grown as a spring crop starting from February. Harvest usually begins from December to February for autumn plantings and from April to May for spring plantings, depending on planting time and growing conditions.
Grow in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants approximately 40–50 cm apart with 60–80 cm between rows. Regular and balanced watering helps maintain strong growth and high production. Continuous harvesting encourages the plant to keep producing more peppers throughout the season.
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