Discover the Long Red Ringo sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum), a variety that produces long, bright red fruit reaching up to 20 cm. 

Suitable for growing in the ground or in a pot on a sunny patio or balcony, Long Red Ringo is an excellent choice for gardeners who want to grow flavorful, colorful vegetables. Its bushy growth reaches about 80 cm tall and offers rewarding harvests during the summer.

A sweet pepper with long, flavorful red fruit

The Long Red Ringo sweet pepper stands out for its long, fleshy, glossy fruit, which gradually turns from green to bright red as it ripens. Reaching up to 20 cm in length, the peppers have tender, juicy, sweet flesh.

Unlike hot pepper varieties, Long Red Ringo has no heat according to the specifications provided by the supplier. With a stated rating of 0 on the Scoville scale, or 0 SHU, it lets you enjoy pepper flavor without a burning sensation in your mouth.

Sweet peppers for all your recipes

With their mild, sweet flavor, Long Red Ringo peppers work well in a wide range of dishes:

• Raw in salads: Sliced into rounds or strips, they add freshness, color and sweetness to mixed salads.
• Grilled: Their flesh becomes tender and develops delicious sweet notes.
• Sautéed or fried: They pair beautifully with vegetables, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.
• Cooked: Add them to vegetable sautés, sauces, stews and Mediterranean dishes.
• Preserved: They can be packed in jars so you can enjoy your harvest throughout the year.

Versatile and not spicy, the Long Red Ringo pepper will fit easily into your cooking.

Suitable for the vegetable garden, balcony or patio

The Long Red Ringo pepper grows in a bushy habit and reaches about 80 cm tall. It can be grown in the ground, under cover or in a sufficiently large pot on a sunny balcony or patio.

For healthy fruit, place your plants in a warm, very sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Aim for at least 6 hours of sunlight a day, preferably more.

Long Red Ringo prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering or letting water collect around the roots. If growing it in a pot, choose one with drainage holes.

How do you sow Long Red Ringo pepper seeds?

The ideal time to sow Long Red Ringo pepper seeds is from February to April, under cover in a warm location. The seeds need a temperature of 22 to 28 °C to germinate well.

Tips for successful sowing:

1. Fill small pots or a seed tray with a fine, light seed-starting mix.
2. Sow the seeds shallowly and cover them with a thin layer of seed-starting mix.
3. Gently moisten the soil without soaking it.
4. Maintain a temperature of 22 to 28 °C. A mini greenhouse or heat mat can help with germination.
5. The first sprouts generally appear within 8 to 21 days.
6. After germination, place the seedlings in a very bright spot and keep them sheltered from the cold as they grow.
7. Transplant the seedlings once they are sufficiently developed.

Planting and caring for sweet peppers

Before planting them in their final location, gradually acclimate the young plants to outdoor conditions. Plant them in the ground or in outdoor pots only when the risk of frost has passed and temperatures are warm enough.

Choose a sunny, sheltered location. Rich, moist, well-drained soil will support plant growth and fruit development.

Water regularly according to the weather and the plant’s needs, avoiding excess moisture. A fertilizer suitable for fruiting vegetables can support growth and fruit production.

Harvesting Long Red Ringo peppers

The peppers gradually turn from green to bright red as they ripen. You can harvest them once they reach your desired size or wait until they turn red and are fully ripe.

The approximate time to maturity is 70 to 80 days, depending on growing conditions and the stage from which the period is measured.

Harvest the peppers with clean pruning shears to avoid damaging the stems. In regions with cool summers, growing them under cover or in a particularly warm spot may help them ripen.

Why choose Long Red Ringo sweet peppers?

• Sweet pepper with no heat: a stated rating of 0 SHU.
• Long peppers: reaching up to 20 cm in length.
• Juicy, sweet flesh: a pleasure to eat.
• Beautiful bright red color: when ripe.
• Versatile growing options: in the ground, in a pot, on a balcony or on a patio.
• Many culinary uses: salads, grilling, sautés, fried dishes and preserves.
• Spring sowing: for harvests during the warmer months.

Choose Long Red Ringo sweet pepper seeds to grow large, flavorful, colorful peppers. This variety is ideal for enjoying the satisfaction of harvesting your own sweet peppers from a garden or balcony.

Product details

• Variety name: Long Red Ringo
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: sweet pepper
• Packet contents: 20 seeds
• Heat level: 0
• Scoville rating: 0 SHU
• Origin stated by the supplier: United States
• Color when ripe: bright red
• Color before ripening: green
• Pepper shape: elongated
• Pepper length: up to 20 cm
• Flavor: mild and sweet
• Flesh: juicy
• Growth habit: bushy
• Approximate height: 80 cm
• Flower color: white
• Sowing period: February to April, under cover
• Germination temperature: 22 to 28 °C
• Germination time: 8 to 21 days
• Approximate time to maturity: 70 to 80 days
• Sun exposure: full sun, at least 6 hours a day
• Soil type: fertile, moist and well-drained
• Growing options: pot, patio, balcony, greenhouse or in the ground after the last frost
• Uses: raw, cooked, grilled, fried or preserved

Growing tips at a glance

• Sowing: February to April, in a warm location.
• Germination: Keep the seed-starting mix at 22 to 28 °C.
• Planting: after the last frost.
• Location: sunny and sheltered.
• Watering: regular, without standing water.
• Harvest: When the peppers reach your desired size; wait until they turn bright red for full ripeness.