Sweet Bell Peppers - Sun Bell

The large fruits are exceptionally sweet at all stages of growth. This beautiful pepper starts out a beautiful golden yellow before becoming bright at full maturity. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. They are excellent for salads, stuffing, and gourmet dishes. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. The Sweet Bell Pepper Sun Bell, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very sweet, four-lobed pepper that grows 4 to 5 inches long and 4 inches wide and weighs 4 to 6 ounces. ... more info