Pepper Bell Islander produces 3-lobed, medium-size bell peppers with a mild, slightly sweet taste.  Islander bell pepper fruits ripen through a showy stage of violet, yellow and orange streaks, eventually turning a rich, very dark red. Strong, medium-tall plants yield well. Disease Resistance: Tobacco Mosaic Virus (High) Harvest in about 80 days. Germination rate is about 80% or better.. Our Non-GMO seeds are sustainable. Our packaging is environmentally friendly, climate friendly, reusable, and recyclable. Order today! David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality pepper seeds since 2009. David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program. We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing pepper seeds in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area. Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention. Typical hybrid varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait. Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination.  Freshly Packed: These pepper seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.