Sweet pepper 'Red Bell'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Red Bell'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Red Bell is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Red Bell needs a potting mix, loamy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Red Bell 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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 20°C / 68°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Bell about 32 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Bell

Red Bell is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Red Bell

Other Names for Sweet pepper 'Red Bell'

Red Belle