Lunchbox Red Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Lunchbox Red'

Also Known As

Capsicum annuum 'WT2450'

Plant type

shrub, perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Lunchbox Red Pepper plant details

Lunchbox Red Pepper is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lunchbox Red Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lunchbox Red Pepper

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You can’t find an easier pepper to take with you for lunch. No slicing or wrapping or other fuss. Just drop the intensely flavorful little peppers in the box, take them out by the stem and munch. The peppers can of course also be used for salads or sauteed. The 2-3" fruits mature through green to deep red and are produced in profusion on a tall strong plant. 55 days to green, 75 days to red. It produced so well in my Richmond garden that the plant appeared covered in peppers. As Richmond is not known to be a pepper growing haven, ‘Lunchbox Red’ immediately became a must have for my cool summer garden. It would also be fantastic in hot areas. Plant 2’ apart in good garden soil and in full sun. ‘Lunchbox’ is from the traditional breeding program at Johnny’s Seeds.