Seed water content, seed dry weight, 1.000-seed weight,
germination, first count, speed emergence index, seedling length, accelerated aging and electrical conductivity tests
were performed. Mass maturity of the seeds was attained at 75 DAA, when seed water content was 47.3 % and the
fruits were red. Sweet pepper seeds with high germination and vigour should be harvested when fruits are
completely red outside, at 75 DAA.