Grown Bell Pepper 'Purple Top'?

Post a crop report — day counts, reservoir readings, what worked. Variety-specific logs are the most useful thing on the forum.

Bell Pepper 'Purple Top' — Peppers

70-75days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors when soil temperature reaches 60°F+.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 15-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with purple stripes, ripening to red with purple shoulders
Size: 3-4 inches long and wide
Shape: Blocky bell pepper shape
Flavour: Sweet and mild with crisp texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, stuffing, salads, stir-fries, and as garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, pepper weevil, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, blossom end rot, verticillium wilt
Resistance: Good general disease resistance

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

TomatoesSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently, both benefit from same soil conditions

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

OreganoRepels pests like aphids and spider mites, and provides ground cover to retain moisture

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

OnionsRepel aphids, spider mites, and other pests through their sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting peppers

LettuceProvides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and harvested before peppers need full space

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesRelease juglone toxin that stunts pepper growth and can cause wilting

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete for similar 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

← PreviousScotch Bonnet 'Scotch Bonnet Orange' Next →Aji Dulce 'Venezuelan Sweet'

Where to buy seed and equipment

Some links are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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 'Purple Top'?

Similar varieties