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Sweet Pepper 'Bull's Horn' — Peppers

75-85days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1-2 inches per week, consistent deep watering
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green ripening to bright red
Size: 8-10 inches long, 2-3 inches wide at base
Shape: Long, curved horn shape, tapering to a point
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet and mild with tender, thin skin

In the kitchen

Frying, roasting, grilling, stuffing, fresh salads, Italian cuisine, preserving

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: European corn borer, aphids, pepper maggots, cutworms
Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, pepper mottle virus, blossom end rot
Resistance: Limited disease resistance typical of heirlooms

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

TomatoesShare similar growing conditions and can help deter certain pests when grown together

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

OreganoDeters aphids, spider mites, and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

CarrotsHelp break up soil and don't compete for nutrients, while peppers provide light shade

OnionsRepel aphids, thrips, and other pests that commonly attack peppers

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

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs

Avoid

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

BrassicasCompete heavily for nutrients and can stunt pepper growth due to different soil pH preferences

Walnut TreesProduce juglone which is toxic to peppers and can cause wilting and death

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 1.66
Fat (g): 0.45
Carbohydrate (g): 5.35
Fibre (g): 3.4
Sugars (g): 1.95
Vitamin A (µg): 17
Vitamin C (mg): 82.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.69
Vitamin K (µg): 9.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.357
Folate (µg): 29
Calcium (mg): 14
Iron (mg): 0.46
Magnesium (mg): 17
Phosphorus (mg): 32
Potassium (mg): 256
Zinc (mg): 0.25
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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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 Sweet Pepper 'Bull's Horn'?

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