Sweet pepper 'Miniature chocolate bell'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Miniature chocolate bell'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Miniature chocolate bell 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. Miniature chocolate bell requires a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 7.0 - 8.5 - it grows best in neutral soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Miniature chocolate bell from seed

Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Miniature chocolate bell

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

Harvesting Miniature chocolate bell

Other Names for Sweet pepper 'Miniature chocolate bell'

Mini Chocolate Bell