Grown Bell Pepper 'Red Beauty'?

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Bell Pepper 'Red Beauty' — Peppers

75-80days to harvest

10-21days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep glossy red when mature, green when young
Size: 4-5 inches long, 3-4 inches wide
Shape: Blocky, four-lobed bell shape with thick walls
Flavour: Sweet, crisp, and fruity with no heat

In the kitchen

Stuffing, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, raw snacking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, hornworms
Diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, phytophthora blight, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover while attracting beneficial pollinators

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pepper pests

CarrotsLoose soil from carrot growth improves drainage around pepper roots

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids, cucumber beetles, and squash bugs

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve pepper growth and flavor

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of peppers and most garden vegetables

KohlrabiCompetes heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper plant development

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 'Red Beauty'?

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