Bell Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Colorful, vitamin-rich peppers that love long, warm summers.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 5–11

Space:🪴 Container, 🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Silty

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer

Experience Level:🌿 Intermediate

Native Range:Central & South America

Bloom Color:Small white flowers (grown for fruit)

Bloom Cycle:Continuous through summer as fruit sets

Days to Harvest:70–90 days

Harvest Pattern:Continuous / cut-and-come-again

Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Needs warm soil to thrive.

💧 Hydroponic Notes

Great in DWC or ebb & flow. Needs strong light (16–18 hrs/day). Support stems as fruit develops. Keep pH between 6.0–6.5.

Ripe fruit is non-toxic to cats and dogs; the plant's leaves/stems are mildly irritating like other nightshades.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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