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Bell Pepper 'Gourmet Gold' — Peppers

70-75days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F and night temperatures stay above 55°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Golden-yellow when mature, green when immature
Size: 3-4 inches long, 3 inches wide
Shape: Classic blocky bell pepper shape with thick walls
Flavour: Sweet, crisp, and mild with no heat (0 Scoville)

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, stuffing, stir-fries, roasting, salads, grilling

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, pepper maggot, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can help deter hornworms from each other

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent

OreganoDeters aphids and spider mites while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsHelp break up soil around pepper roots and don't compete for nutrients

OnionsRepel aphids, thrips, and other pests with sulfur compounds

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

LettuceProvides ground cover and living mulch while utilizing different soil layers

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduce juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper growth through root competition

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.715
Fat (g): 0.106
Carbohydrate (g): 4.78
Fibre (g): 0.942
Vitamin C (mg): 99.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.247
Folate (µg): 22.2
Calcium (mg): 7.5
Iron (mg): 0.186
Magnesium (mg): 9
Phosphorus (mg): 16.8
Potassium (mg): 163
Zinc (mg): 0.126
Selenium (µg): 0

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the peppers growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Bell Pepper 'Gourmet Gold'?

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