{"product_id":"organic-melrose-pepper-capsicum-annuum","title":"Organic Melrose Pepper (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thin-skinned, early-producing Italian frying pepper with delectable 4” fruits that can be eaten green or red. Ripe, red peppers are very sweet and flavorful – delicious fresh from the garden or sautéed with extra virgin olive oil. Extremely popular in Chicago – especially the Melrose Park neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 55 days (green) or 75 days (ripe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1\/4\" deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 65-90F to germinate. Heat mat is recommended. Keep soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bottom leaves should be just above ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 12-18” apart; space rows 2-4' apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49509270913301,"sku":"A3481","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Melrose-Pepper__90534.1667684440.1280.1280_889461a3-e76c-45e9-92ca-04fa2992cfb7.jpg?v=1761931829","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/organic-melrose-pepper-capsicum-annuum","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}