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Sweet pepper 'Bonita'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

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Bonita is a popular variety of Sweet pepper, which belongs to the Capsicum genus (Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group) 'Bonita').

Bonita produces good yields of red, mild flavoured crisp sweet bell peppers. Fruits are thick walled. Peppers turn from green to red when ready for harvest.

Great for stuffing or for salads

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Bonita is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.79 feet (that's 55.0 cm in metric).

Bonita Sweet pepper is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Sweet pepper 'Bonita'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bonita is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Bonita are Zone 4 and Zone 11. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 as Bonita is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Bonita from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Bonita

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bonita is a tender plant.

Harvesting Bonita