Capsicum annuum (Grossum Group) ~ Bell Pepper, Yellow

Capsicum annuum (Grossum Group) ~ Bell Pepper, YellowBell Pepper is a fast growing upright annual that produces large fruits that are ready for harvest in 70 80 days (green) to 90 120 days (yellow). The bell shaped pods are typically 3" wide, and are excellent for deep frying and stir fries. The underripe green peppers have a mild sweetness with a tang, while the fully ripened colors are sweeter. Best if grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. This selection is an unspecified

Bell Pepper is a fast growing upright annual that produces large fruits that are ready for harvest in 70-80 days (green) to 90-120 days (yellow).  The bell shaped pods are typically 3" wide, and are excellent for deep frying and stir fries. The underripe green peppers have a mild sweetness with a tang, while the fully ripened colors are sweeter.  Best if grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.  

This selection is an unspecified yellow ripening bell pepper.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly with 1-2 inches of water per week.  Do not transplant deeper than previously grown.  Blight, mildew, leaf spot, and mosaic virus can be issues, especially if soil is too moist or there's not good air circulation.  Aphids, borers, beetles, and cutworms can be occasional issues.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Tomato, Basil, Coriander

IMAGES: Wilhelmmarvel, BIG YELLOW PEPPER, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Simon Law from Montréal, QC, Canada, Peppers (509090434), CC BY-SA 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.