{"product_id":"sweet-pepper-lesya","title":"Sweet Pepper, 'Lesya'","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCapsicum anuum\u003c\/em\u003e) A variety native to Ukraine, 'Lesya' was an absolute knockout for us a few years back, hanging heavy with thick-walled, sweet fruits perfect for roasting or eating raw. The shape is adorable: plump and round with a protruded, pointy blossom end. Look up this variety online and you will find a myriad of claims that it is \"the sweetest pepper in the world\". We won't make that claim (I'm not sure why people feel the need to, as they create unrealistic expectations), but there is no doubt that Lesya is a very sweet and delicious pepper.  It \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e quite remarkable in its productivity, and we recommend staking to provide support. Originally developed and released by the Bilous family from the village of Prysluch (about halfway between Kyiv and Lviv in western Ukraine).\u003cbr\u003e90 days. UO, AV\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: 30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndoors, 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransplant out\u003cem\u003e after \u003c\/em\u003edanger of frost (50+ nighttime temps). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eProtect well from the cold!\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12-24\" spacing in rows 24-36\" apart.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7-14 days @ soil temp 70-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModerate-Heavy. Prefer well-drained, fertile soil with ample phosphorous and calcium (too little calcium can cause blossom end rot) and a pH between 6.5-6.8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePepper seeds germinate very slowly and poorly in cold soil. Keep soil temperatures at 80-90F while germinating, and grow plants at 70F. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter transplanting, use a floating row cover to keep plants warmer during the day and protect them from cold nights. Remove as temperatures increase. Too much heat can cause blossom drop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaller varieties benefit from staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting ripe fruit consistently encourages fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":44208878026985,"sku":"PEP-LY-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":44208878059753,"sku":"PEP-LY-100s","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":44238320009449,"sku":"PEP-LY-250s","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":44238322073833,"sku":"PEP-LY-1Ms","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/lesyaweb.jpg?v=1672781555","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/sweet-pepper-lesya","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}