Grow a better garden with Gurney's - best for flavor & performance Days to Maturity: 55 days from transplanting into garden.Germination: 7 - 14 days. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep. Start seeds indoors, 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost-free date. Zones: 3 - 9 annual Nearly seedless 2 1/2-in. peppers in a mix of tangerine, red and yellow. They keep well and maintain their crunch. Very sweet—great on kebabs, stuffed or fresh.