Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Purple Beauty Bell (Organic)
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, organic, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Purple Bell is blocky in shape, the way a bell should be. 3x4 inches or larger. Fruits turn an amazing deep purple, almost black, with a slight green undertone when ready. They start with a green color, then ripen to purple and red with enough time. Compact, short, and bushy plant. Great space saver. ~3,360 seeds/oz.
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Growing Organic Purple Beauty Bell Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To start growing your peppers, plant them in seed starting trays 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost date in your area. Plant the seeds in either a well-draining soil or in a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. The pH of the soil should be about 6.5. The seeds should be planted about 0.25 inches deep. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don’t overwater your seeds. You can stick your pinky into the soil to see if it is dry below the surface. If it is, then give your plants a little water, but make sure you don’t overwater them. Keep the peppers in a warm area, between 80-90 F, so they can germinate. A grow light is a great way to keep their growing area warm. Once the seedlings emerge, normally after 7-10 days, you can move the plants to a cooler area to harden them off before transplanting them! Plant your seedlings in a sunny location that has well-draining soil, ideally somewhere you haven’t grown nightshades in a while, to make sure the soil has plenty of nutrients. Plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and plant individual plants about 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole and make sure the roots are covered completely!
Let's talk about giving your peppers the treatment they need to grow into thriving plants. Consistent watering is key, especially during dry spells - these peppers don't like to be thirsty! Try companion planting with plants like marigolds and herbs like basil, which can help attract beneficial insects to the garden, as well as deterring pests. Sprinkle some mulch around the base of your plants to keep the soil moist and prevent any pesky weeds. If your plants get especially tall, you may need to give them some support with a trellis or cage to support the weight of the fruit. You can try giving your plants a fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium to help promote their growth. Keep a close eye on your peppers to make sure that they aren’t suffering from any pests or diseases, and address any issues immediately.
Harvesting Organic Purple Beauty Bell Peppers
As your peppers fruit, keep a close eye on them so you are ready to harvest fruit as soon as it is ripe. The fruits will typically be ready within about 70 days of transplanting, and they will be a bright purple color and have a firm feel. Because this is a sweet variety, these peppers taste better when they are fully ripe, when they’re about 3 to 4 inches wide and have a glossy sheen. If left on the plant for even longer, they will turn red. To harvest Organic Purple Beauty Bell peppers, use garden shears or a knife and cut the peppers from the plant. Make sure to be gentle and aim for a clean cut, and leave a small stem on the plant.
About Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Garden Seeds
These peppers were bred for their unique color, drought tolerance, and resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
These bell peppers have virtually no heat, and they are great in salads, stir fries, and grilled. Because of their unique color, these are also great stuffing peppers.
These peppers grow well in containers, greenhouses, raised beds, and in pots.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Purple Beauty Pepper develops more vitamin C as it gets more purple. Vitamin C boosts the immune system. They’re great in the garden planted alongside cucumber, basil, asparagus, and eggplant."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg packet - Approximately 30 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 3,360 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 18,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 72,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Sweet - These peppers (think Bell Peppers) are almost all at 0 on the Scoville Scale, meaning that they have no heat at all. A handful of sweet peppers do register very low on the Scoville scale but are still classed as sweet peppers. For example, Pepperoncinis are sweet peppers but usually rank around 100 to 500 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Color: | Purple |
| Organic Purple Beauty Bell Pepper Flavor: | Sweet |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 70 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes. Start Indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 0 |
| Heat Level: | Sweet - Peppers with no heat. 0-99 on the Scoville Scale. |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Pepper Use: | Stuffed, stir fry, salads |
| Climate Tolerance: | Drought Tolerant |