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Growing MexiBell F1 Hybrid Hot Pepper in the Garden

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost, sowing 0.25 inch deep in a warm seed starting mix. Hold soil temperatures between 80 and 90 F for the fastest, most even germination, which typically takes 7 to 10 days. Once nights stay reliably above 60 F, transplant seedlings 18 to 24 inches apart in rows spaced 24 to 36 inches apart, into full sun with rich, well-draining soil.

Keep soil evenly moist with regular deep watering, since inconsistent moisture can lead to blossom end rot on developing fruit. A layer of mulch helps hold moisture and suppress weeds, and a phosphorus-rich fertilizer at flowering supports strong fruit set. Plants build a dense foliage canopy that shades the fruit from sunscald, but a stake or small cage is still worth adding once branches begin to sag under a heavy pepper load.

Harvesting MexiBell F1 Hybrid Hot Pepper

Pick fruits green around 60 to 70 days after transplanting, once they reach full blocky size and a glossy sheen, for a crisper texture and milder bite. Left on the plant longer, peppers pass through a chocolate brown stage before ripening fully red, developing a sweeter flavor and slightly more pronounced heat. Cut peppers from the plant with pruners or scissors rather than pulling, leaving a short piece of stem attached, and wear gloves when handling to avoid transferring capsaicin oils. For a milder result at the table, remove the seeds and white interior ribs before cooking.

About MexiBell F1 Hybrid Hot Pepper Garden Seeds

MexiBell Hybrid was named an All-America Selections Edible-Vegetable winner in 1988, recognized for a novelty rare at the time: a pepper with the thick-walled, blocky shape of a sweet bell pepper paired with the pungency of a true hot pepper.

The fruit's flavor is often compared to an Anaheim pepper, mild enough for gardeners who want just a hint of heat but sturdy and thick-fleshed enough to hold its shape for stuffing.

Plants also carry resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus, and their heavy foliage canopy helps protect developing peppers from sun scald through the summer heat.

Tips From Our Gardeners

Let a few peppers ride out on the plant until they turn red before picking. The heat mellows slightly, the flesh turns sweeter, and they roast up beautifully with a richer, almost fruity flavor.

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

MexiBell F1 Hybrid Hot Pepper Seeds Per Package:

• 250 mg Packet - Approximately 25 Seeds
• 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 3,530 Seeds
• 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 14,120 Seeds
• 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 56,480 Seeds

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