70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, organic, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Purple Bell is blocky in shape, the way a bell should be. 3x4 inches or larger. Fruits turn an amazing deep purple, almost black, with a slight green undertone when ready. They start with a green color, then ripen to purple and red with enough time. Compact, short, and bushy plant. Great space saver. ~3,360 seeds/oz.

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Latin Name: Capsicum annuum
Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11.
Days to Maturity: 70 (from transplant)
Days to Germination: 7-10
Seeding Depth: 0.25 inch
Direct Sow: No
Start Indoors: Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers.
Pepper Pollination: Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production.
Pepper Type: Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale.
Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
Row Spacing: 24-36 inches
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Plant Width: 18-24 inches
Growth Habit: Upright
Deer Resistant: No
Scoville Heat Units: 0
Heat Level: Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale.
Growth Speed: Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant.
Soil Preference: Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results.
Temperature Preference: Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range.
Germination Temperature: 80-90 F
Light Preference: Full Sun
Pests and Diseases: Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents.
Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Color: Purple
Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Flavor: Sweet
Garden Size: Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container
Pepper Use: Stuffed, stir fry, salads
Climate Tolerance: Drought Tolerant

Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper

The flesh is green, sweet, succulent, crisp and thick walled. If left long enough this pepper will ripen to red. A very productive bell everyone should try at least once. Compact, short and bushy plant. Great space saver. You will be amazed how many peppers can fit on a 1' 1/2 to 2' plant. Purple bells make an amazing presentation in salads. Excellent Farmer's Market seller.

250 mg - Approximately 30 Seeds
1 oz - Approximately 3,360 Seeds
4 oz - Approximately 18,000 Seeds
1 lb - Approximately 72,000 Seeds

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