Tatli Kil Sivri (Sweet Sivri) Pepper
25 Seeds
Huge yields of deliciously sweet peppers
- Originates from Turkey
- Heavy yields of long, thin peppers
- Initially green, maturing to red
- Exceptionally sweet
- The perfect snacking pepper
MORE ABOUT TATLI KIL SIVRI (SWEET SIVRI):
(Capsicum annuum) Turkish variety produces huge yields of long, thin sweet peppers. Initially pale green, ripening to red when mature, this variety is well-suited for fresh eating, frying and pickling. When harvesting for pickling, it is best to select young, green peppers as they tend to produce crispier pickles. 75 days to harvest. 25 seeds/pkt.
GROWING INFORMATION:
CULTURE: Peppers perform best in well-drained soil that contains plenty of organic matter and adequate phosphorous and calcium. Mulching plants with poly, paper, or natural materials will ensure consistent moisture throughout the root zone.
SOWING: For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. The ideal temperature for pepper seed germination is 85 degrees. For best results, place a growers heat mat beneath trays until germination has occurred. Under ideal conditions, germination should occur in 10-14 days.
TRANSPLANTING: After danger of frost has passed, set transplants 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Ensure that plants receive 1-2" of water per week. Avoid over-application of nitrogen as this can cause vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set.
INSECT PESTS: Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effective in controlling climbing cutworms. Aphids, flea beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution.
DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: To prevent common pepper diseases like Phytopthora and bacterial spot, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Excess nitrogen and/or insufficient phosphorous can cause pepper plants to become bushy and produce few blossoms.
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Peppers can be harvested at any time, but should be picked before they become soft or overly mature. Harvesting regularly will encourage further fruit set. Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
SAVING SEEDS: Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Pepper plants are prone to cross pollination by bees, so precautions should be taken to prevent pollination by insects. Covering plants with mosquito netting is an effective method to protect against pollen contamination.
Huge yields of deliciously sweet peppers
- Originates from Turkey
- Heavy yields of long, thin peppers
- Initially green, maturing to red
- Exceptionally sweet
- The perfect snacking pepper
MORE ABOUT TATLI KIL SIVRI (SWEET SIVRI):
(Capsicum annuum) Turkish variety produces huge yields of long, thin sweet peppers. Initially pale green, ripening to red when mature, this variety is well-suited for fresh eating, frying and pickling. When harvesting for pickling, it is best to select young, green peppers as they tend to produce crispier pickles. 75 days to harvest. 25 seeds/pkt.
GROWING INFORMATION:
CULTURE: Peppers perform best in well-drained soil that contains plenty of organic matter and adequate phosphorous and calcium. Mulching plants with poly, paper, or natural materials will ensure consistent moisture throughout the root zone.
SOWING: For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well moistened, sterile seed-starting mix. The ideal temperature for pepper seed germination is 85 degrees. For best results, place a growers heat mat beneath trays until germination has occurred. Under ideal conditions, germination should occur in 10-14 days.
TRANSPLANTING: After danger of frost has passed, set transplants 18-24" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Ensure that plants receive 1-2" of water per week. Avoid over-application of nitrogen as this can cause vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set.
INSECT PESTS: Biological controls such as Bacillus thuringiensis can be effective in controlling climbing cutworms. Aphids, flea beetles, and other hard-shelled insects can be controlled with a simple homemade insecticidal soap solution.
DISEASES AND PROBLEMS: To prevent common pepper diseases like Phytopthora and bacterial spot, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Excess nitrogen and/or insufficient phosphorous can cause pepper plants to become bushy and produce few blossoms.
HARVEST AND STORAGE: Peppers can be harvested at any time, but should be picked before they become soft or overly mature. Harvesting regularly will encourage further fruit set. Peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
SAVING SEEDS: Select disease-free plants that are true-to-type. Pepper plants are prone to cross pollination by bees, so precautions should be taken to prevent pollination by insects. Covering plants with mosquito netting is an effective method to protect against pollen contamination.
Customer Reviews
No sprouts. It's been more than a month and keeping it inside by the window. I am still hoping. I brought some seeds from Turkey, they did not sprouted either
What am I doing wrong.
Hi Vigen, thanks for your review. The key to successfully starting peppers is heat and not too much water. A windowsill is a fine place to start, but it can get cold at night. An inexpensive growers mat placed beneath the tray will keep the soil warm and thus help the seeds germinate quickly. A dome on top will keep them moist so you don't need to water too often (watering cools the soil and invited fungal growth). For more tips, check out our article on starting peppers indoors. If you need more seed, please reach out and we will get you some replacement packets.
https://www.threshseed.com/blogs/news/how-to-grow-peppers-from-seed
These peppers, when grilled or roasted, are the reason my Turkish husband built two raised beds. All the peppers (I purchased 3 different varieties from you) were a little slow to produce at first, but once the temperatures overnight dropped below 95 degrees F, pollination improved dramatically! Flavor is excellent and my husband is very happy with having a taste of home!
95-100% germination from all the peppers I purchased from you all (also purchased Surmeli and Corbaci), This was significantly more productive a pepper. I will grow all again, as the Surmeli and Corbaci were in the newest raised bed and perhaps the soil mixture was a factor in lower yield.
Thank you for making this available!
We purchased seed (12 pack) early in March 2021. Almost 80% or more yield. No growing mat. Just room temperature, 68-70 degree. No growing lights. Just the natural lights from the windows. We are enjoying the tender peppers.
We just sow the kıl biber and crossed our fingers. I don’t have heat mats relying on home temperature and sun coming through bay window.
no sprouts came out of seeds
Hi Murat, thanks for your review. I'm sorry that you did not have good luck with your pepper seeds. Recent germination tests showed good results for all of these varieties (Yalova Yaglik: 100%; Sweet Sivri: 80%; Surmeli: 92%; Corbaci: 91%) however it is possible that something happened in transit, especially since the germ rates you experienced were consistently poor. Also, the most common cause of poor germ in peppers is cool, wet soil. Peppers prefer soil temps around 95 degrees for germination. I would recommend using a heat mat and a plastic dome and watering only as needed (or not at all for the first week if using a dome). As we are sold out of most of these for the year, I am unable to send replacements, however I will be issuing store credit so you can try them again next year.
Thanks,
Becky
