Sweet pepper 'Bell King'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Bell King'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bell King 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. Bell King requires a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Bell King 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.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bell King about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bell King

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

Harvesting Bell King