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Appearance Description: Bell Peppers come in a variety of colors including green, red, and yellow. They can be spicy, sweet, or hot depending on the variety.

How to Plant:

1. Work the soil until it has a smooth and broken-up consistency.

2. Amend the native soil with compost, manure, or any other material.

3. Dig holes about 2-inches deep and 19-25 inches apart.

4. Place the seedlings into the hole and completely cover them with soil.

5. Water generously and be sure the soil is firmly tamped down.

How to Maintain:

1. Keep the soil constantly moist; 1-2 inches of water a week is suitable.

2. Fertilize after the first fruit set forms with a specially formulated fertilizer.

3. It may be necessary to support the plants with a trellis or wire cage.

How to Harvest:

1. Harvest as soon as the plants reach desired size and color.

2. The longer the peppers stay on the plant, the sweeter they will get.

3. To remove, use a sharp and clean knife or scissors.

Storage Tips:

Peppers can be refrigerated for up to 10 days after harvest. After that, an effective storage method should be achieved such as canning, freezing, or drying.

Top Varieties:

1. Lady Bell

2. Gypsy

3. Bell Boy

4. Lipstick

5. Golden California Wonder

Fun Facts:

1. Bell peppers contain more vitamin C than the average orange.

2. If a pepper is red, it just means it has matured longer than the green ones.

3. Bell peppers are great for homemade salsas.

Related Soil:

Schultz Garden Soil