{"product_id":"autumn-bell-heirloom-seeds","title":"Autumn Bell, Heirloom Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAutumn Bell Heirloom Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring crisp, colorful peppers from your garden to your kitchen with Autumn Bell. Its large, blocky fruits mature from glossy dark green to deep red, with thick walls suited to fresh slicing, stuffing, and roasting. Compact plants reach about 2 feet tall, making this sweet bell pepper a useful choice for raised beds and roomy containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Autumn Bell?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous fruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppers measure approximately 4 inches long and wide and can weigh around 10 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo harvest stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick green for a crisp bite or allow fruits to turn red for fuller sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy plants fit well into small-space vegetable gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy in salads, stir-fries, roasted dishes, or stuffed pepper recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e A choice for gardeners interested in saving seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost. Sow ¼ inch deep and keep the seed-starting medium warm, around 70–85°F. Transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed, choosing full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a square foot garden, plant \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e. Give mature plants room for airflow and add support if developing peppers weigh down the branches. Water consistently and mulch to help retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65–70 days from transplant; fully red peppers may take longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green ripening to deep red; approximately 4 × 4 inches and 10 ounces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed with intermediate resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV); resistance does not mean immunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I harvest Autumn Bell peppers while they are green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Harvest at the green stage or leave fruits on the plant to ripen red for greater sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Autumn Bell suitable for containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts compact growth makes it a good candidate for a roomy container with drainage, full sun, and consistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I move plants outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWait until frost danger has passed and growing conditions are warm. Harden seedlings off gradually before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~25+ Seeds","offer_id":43957669363846,"sku":"2585-1218-23OT","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.2167418137_9biz_ad2c1509-e162-45ab-96d3-dd5806042d29.jpg?v=1777880128","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/autumn-bell-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}