Red Spanish Mammoth Pepper 50 Seeds

Capsicum annuum

Red Spanish Mammoth Pepper is a classic heirloom sweet pepper prized for its exceptionally large, thick-walled fruits and rich, sweet flavor. The impressive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant deep red, reaching 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long, making them perfect for roasting, grilling, stuffing, fresh salads, and cooking.

This vigorous, high-yielding variety produces an abundance of oversized peppers throughout the season. Its thick, juicy flesh becomes even sweeter as the fruits ripen to red, making it a favorite among home gardeners, market growers, and culinary enthusiasts.

Days to Maturity: 80–90 days from transplant

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Variety: Red Spanish Mammoth
• Plant Type: Sweet pepper
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
• Plant Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Fruit Size: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long
• Fruit Colour: Green ripening to bright red
• Fruit Shape: Large, elongated, tapered
• Flavor: Sweet, mild, crisp, and juicy
• Heat Level: 0 SHU (non-spicy)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Germination Time: 7–21 days
• Days to Maturity: 80–90 days from transplant

Key Features

• Produces extra-large, thick-walled sweet peppers
• Rich, sweet flavor that improves as fruits ripen
• Excellent for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and fresh eating
• High-yielding heirloom variety
• Thick, juicy flesh with outstanding texture
• Suitable for gardens, raised beds, and large containers

Garden Uses

• Fresh salads and vegetable trays
• Stuffed peppers
• Roasting and grilling
• Sautéing and stir-fries
• Freezing and preserving
• Farmers' market production

How to Grow from Seed

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost
• Sow seeds ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in seed-starting mix
• Maintain soil temperatures of 24–29°C (75–85°F) for best germination
• Seeds germinate in 7–21 days

Transplanting

• Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 10°C (50°F)
• Space plants 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) apart
• Space rows 24–36 inches (60–90 cm) apart

Care Tips

• Plant in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter
• Water consistently to promote large, healthy fruits
• Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season
• Stake or cage plants if heavily loaded with fruit
• Harvest green or allow fruits to fully ripen to deep red for maximum sweetness

FAQ

Is Red Spanish Mammoth pepper hot?
No. It is a completely sweet pepper (0 SHU) with no heat.

How large do the peppers grow?
The fruits commonly reach 6–8 inches long with thick, meaty walls.

Can it be grown in containers?
Yes. It performs well in containers that hold at least 5 gallons (19 litres) of soil.

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