A Colorful Harvest Delight

Discover the vibrant Iko Iko sweet pepper, a standout variety that brings a carnival of color to your garden. Ready to produce in about 65 days, this heavy-yielding pepper plant showcases an impressive range of colors—shifting from deep purple and yellow to bright tangerine and red as fruits mature. Bred for both beauty and flavor, Iko Iko peppers offer excellent taste while adding striking visual appeal to garden beds and containers.

Celebrated for its ability to produce multiple colors on a single plant, the Iko Iko sweet pepper is perfect for gardeners who want both productivity and ornamentation. Its sweet, crisp peppers elevate salads, salsas, and cooked dishes, making it a favorite for home kitchens and market displays alike.

Why Gardeners Love Iko Iko Sweet Pepper

Iko Iko peppers are incredibly versatile, ideal for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, or sautéing. Their sweet flavor pairs beautifully with their vibrant hues, turning everyday meals into eye-catching dishes. Rich in vitamins A and C, these peppers support overall wellness while delivering consistent yields throughout the season. The upright plant habit and strong productivity make this variety both easy to grow and rewarding to harvest.

Growing Details

Iko Iko sweet pepper plants thrive in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.5–6.8. Plants grow upright to 18–24 inches tall and should be spaced about 24 inches apart to allow proper airflow and fruit development. Harvest peppers at any color stage, or allow them to fully ripen for maximum sweetness and visual impact.

Growing Success Tips

• Provide full sun for best growth and color development

• Water consistently, especially during flowering and fruiting

• Fertilize regularly to support heavy production

• Harvest frequently to encourage continuous fruiting

For best performance, protect young plants from pests and sudden temperature changes.

Product Features

• Days to Harvest: ~65 days

• Plant Height: 18–24 inches

• Fruit Colors: Purple, yellow, tangerine, red

• Fruit Size: Approximately 3.5 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright with good leaf cover

Growing Information

• Spacing: 24 inches apart

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile

• Optimal pH: 6.5–6.8

• Watering Needs: Regular, especially during dry periods

Key Benefits

• High-yielding plant with a unique multi-color harvest

• Rich in vitamins A and C

• Excellent for fresh use and cooking

• Eye-catching variety for gardens and market displays