Autumn Bell Heirloom Sweet Bell Pepper Seeds

Bring 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.

Why Grow Autumn Bell?

• Generous fruit size: Peppers measure approximately 4 inches long and wide and can weigh around 10 ounces.
• Two harvest stages: Pick green for a crisp bite or allow fruits to turn red for fuller sweetness.
• Compact growth: Upright, bushy plants fit well into small-space vegetable gardens.
• Kitchen versatility: Enjoy in salads, stir-fries, roasted dishes, or stuffed pepper recipes.
• Open-pollinated heirloom: A choice for gardeners interested in saving seeds.

Planting and Growing

Start 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.

In a square foot garden, plant 1 plant per sq ft. 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.

Harvest Details

• Days to maturity: Approximately 65–70 days from transplant; fully red peppers may take longer.
• Fruit: Green ripening to deep red; approximately 4 × 4 inches and 10 ounces.
• Plant height: Approximately 2 feet.
• Disease resistance: Listed with intermediate resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV); resistance does not mean immunity.
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I harvest Autumn Bell peppers while they are green?

Yes. Harvest at the green stage or leave fruits on the plant to ripen red for greater sweetness.

Is Autumn Bell suitable for containers?

Its compact growth makes it a good candidate for a roomy container with drainage, full sun, and consistent watering.

When should I move plants outdoors?

Wait until frost danger has passed and growing conditions are warm. Harden seedlings off gradually before transplanting.

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