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Add Unique Flavour and Style to Your Garden with Sweet Pepper 'Coronet' (Grafted)

The Sweet Pepper 'Coronet' is a standout variety prized for its distinctive crown-shaped fruits and impressive garden performance. Professionally grafted for extra vigour and resilience, this sweet pepper delivers abundant, thick-walled fruits measuring 8–10cm—ideal for home growers seeking both ornamental value and exceptional eating quality.

• Plant Type: Capsicum annuum (Sweet Pepper), Grafted Variety
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 40–60cm in height when grown in optimal conditions
• Cropping Period: Fruits from mid-summer through early autumn (July–September)
• Fruit Characteristics: Bright, glossy skin with a crisp bite and naturally sweet flavour profile

Why Choose 'Sweet Coronet'?

• Crown-shaped fruits stand out in salads, on platters, or as a garden centrepiece.
• Grafted plants offer robust growth, improved disease resistance, and higher yields.
• Easy-care variety, suitable for beginners or seasoned gardeners alike.
• Disease resistance reduces the risk of common pepper ailments such as verticillium wilt.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Sowing & Planting: Plant out after the last frost—typically late May to early June in the UK.
• Location: Prefers full sun; suitable for greenhouses, conservatories, patios, or sheltered outdoor spots.
• Soil: Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; amend with organic matter for best results. pH neutral to slightly acidic (6.0–6.8).
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water at the base to avoid wetting foliage.
• Feeding: Apply a high-potash liquid fertiliser weekly once fruit sets.
• Support: Stake taller plants or use a cage if fruit load becomes heavy.

Culinary & Garden Uses

• Add raw slices to salads for crunch and colour.
• Roast or stuff for a flavour-packed side dish.
• Makes an eye-catching addition to kitchen gardens or allotments—great conversation starter!
• Pairs well with tomatoes, basil, aubergine, and Mediterranean herbs in mixed beds or containers.

FAQs

• When should I plant my Sweet Pepper Coronet?
  Plant outdoors after the last frost date—usually late May or early June in most UK regions.
• How tall will the plant grow?
  Expect mature heights of around 40–60cm depending on growing conditions and container size.
• What is the best way to encourage fruiting?
  Provide full sun, regular watering, and feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser once flowers appear. Remove the first few flowers to encourage stronger plants if desired.