Bell Pepper 'Purple Beauty'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Heat (Pungency)
Herbaceous
Smooth
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Channel Islands Beach, California

Oceanside, California

Danbury, Connecticut

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Waverly, Georgia

Ewing, Kentucky

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Zimmerman, Minnesota

Reno, Nevada

Felicity, Ohio

Newark, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Houston, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

Radford, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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K
Waverly, GA (Zone 8b) | October 2009 | positive

This seed was in a sweet pepper collection.
Germinated easily and has basically been problem free.
Good yield in this clima...Read More

J
Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6b) | February 2008 | positive

Enjoyable plant to grow to add interest to the garden. Not a prolific producer, but the fruit produced is of good quality.

B
Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Developed thru the de-hybridization of 'Purple Belle'. 70-75 days from transplant.

K
Leander, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

People are very drawn to this pepper when they see it in the garden. It is just very unique and different. Would be great to add color to any dish.

W
Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | neutral

Beautiful pepper. But like Farmerdill said, not a heavy producer.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2004 | positive

A dark purple open pollinated sweet pepper. It grows okay but is not as vigorous or prolific as the hybrids. I personnaly prefer the ligh...Read More

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