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Bell Pepper 'Orange Bell'

Capsicumannuum

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

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Propagation Methods

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Seed Collecting

Days to Maturity

Soil pH requirements

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

Mid (69-80 days)

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Maumelle, Arkansas

Anderson, California

Dacula, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Original seed source was SSE member Alex Heklar in 1989. 60 days from transplant for green peppers; 90 days for orange.

Love2Troll

(Zone 5b) | March 2005 | positive

I first grew this variety in 2003 from seeds sent to me by an heirloom grower from N. Carolina and in 2004 from seeds by a Canadian heirl...Read More

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