Sweet pepper 'Bush belle'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Bush belle'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Bush belle is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Bush belle 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 Bush belle from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Bush belle

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

Harvesting Bush belle