Zest™ Pepper

Zest is a compact hot pepper with an arching form and bright orange fruit against bright green foliage. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/vegetalis/70106194) reports approximate dimensions of 18 by 20 inches, 3–4 inch fruit, and maturity 90–95 days after transplant. The breeder recommends hanging baskets when unstaked and lists fresh use, canning, pickling, and drying. ## Landscape Use Grow Zest in an edible bed, patio pot, or hanging basket. Arching stems can spill over a container edge. ## Seasonal Interest The breeder's maturity estimate is 90–95 days from transplant and depends on warmth and growing conditions. ## Siting and Care Peppers grow in full sun and deeply worked, well-drained soil with organic matter. Keep the root zone consistently moist without leaving it waterlogged. [University of Connecticut Extension](https://homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu/factsheets/peppers/) recommends warm soil before transplanting and regular watering. ## Maintenance Harvest fruit as it matures. Syngenta notes that it can be left unstaked in hanging baskets; support it if upright pot culture and crop weight require it.