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Sweet Pepper 'Mini Bell Mix' — Peppers

60-70days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z4–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost and when soil is warm, above 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, consistent moisture preferred
Soil: Well-drained potting mix or garden loam with compost
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Mixed colors: red, yellow, orange, purple
Size: 1-2 inches long, 1 inch wide
Shape: Miniature blocky bell pepper shape
Flavour: Very sweet, crisp, and mild with no heat

In the kitchen

Perfect for snacking, lunch boxes, salads, appetizer platters, stuffing, and garnishing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips
Diseases: Bacterial spot, powdery mildew, blossom end rot
Resistance: Good general disease resistance typical of modern hybrids

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

OreganoDeters pests like aphids and spider mites with its strong aromatic oils

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

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

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

LettuceProvides living mulch and ground cover while peppers provide afternoon shade

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit pepper growth and development

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

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes wilting and death in pepper plants

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 'Mini Bell Mix'?

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