Sweet pepper 'Cajun Belle'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Cajun Belle is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Planting Cajun Belle in potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Use sterile soilless media, water completely, then allow to drain. Place seed on top of media, cover lightly. Maintain 65-70ºF media temperature until seed germinates usually 5 to 10 days. Grow on using warm temperatures, 65ºF. Peppers are native to tropical America so maintain warm temperatures for maximum growth.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.98 feet (61.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.16 inches (0.4 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cajun Belle about 49 days before your last frost date.

Plants are ready to transplant when they have 4-6 leaves. Harden off and plant outside when there is no further danger of frost.

As Cajun Belle is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Cajun Belle about 0 days after your last frost date.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Cajun Bell