Bell Pepper

Growing from seed

Start Bell Pepper indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 45 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 80 days.

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How to grow Bell Pepper

1. Sow8 weeks before frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space45 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~80 days

Water: Medium · Height: 90 cm · Soil: Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter. pH 6.0-6.8. Avoid waterlogging. Warm soil preferred (70°F+).