{"product_id":"pepper-seeds-sweet-orange-bell-organic","title":"Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Orange Bell (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 to 85 days (from transplant). \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Orange Bell Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, organic, open-pollinated, sweet pepper, 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. This Organic Orange Bell Pepper is a reliable, blocky sweet pepper that matures from green to orange. Thick, crisp walls deliver the signature sweetness that orange bells are prized for in salads, stir-fries, roasting, and fresh snacking — straight from an organically grown seed source you can trust. ~3,360 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 to 85 (from transplant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Consistent moisture retention is important during fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer, 70 to 85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 to 90 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for aphids and spider mites, particularly in hot, dry conditions. Blossom drop can occur when temperatures exceed 90 F or drop below 55 F during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, ripening to deep orange at full maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and mildly fruity with no heat; flavor deepens and sweetens as peppers ripen from green to orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Orange Bell Pepper in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart orange bell pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last expected frost date. Sow seeds 0.25 inch deep in a sterile starting mix and use a heat mat to maintain soil temperatures between 75 and 90 F — peppers are slow to germinate in cool soil. Once seedlings develop their first set of true leaves, pot them up into individual containers to encourage strong root development. Do not rush transplanting outdoors; wait until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 55 F and daytime soil temperatures have reached at least 65 F. Space transplants 18 to 24 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers thrive in fertile, well-drained soil. Work compost into the planting area before transplanting, and use black plastic mulch to warm the soil and conserve moisture. Water consistently — about 1 inch per week — keeping the soil evenly moist during fruit set, as irregular watering can cause poor fruit development. Avoid excess nitrogen, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of fruit. Side-dress with a balanced fertilizer after the first peppers begin to set. Tall or heavy-fruiting plants may benefit from light staking as the season progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Orange Bell Pepper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers can be harvested at the green, immature stage once they have reached their full blocky size — typically 3 to 4 inches in both height and diameter — but the sweetest flavor comes when they are allowed to ripen fully to orange on the plant. Once the skin has fully turned a deep, even orange with no green patches remaining, use pruning shears or scissors to cut the stem just above the fruit; pulling can damage the plant. Expect around 6 to 8 peppers per plant over the season. Fully ripe orange bell peppers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and are excellent eaten fresh, roasted, grilled, stuffed, or frozen for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Orange Bell Pepper Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBell peppers are native to Central and South America, where \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e has been cultivated for thousands of years. Orange-ripening bell varieties emerged as growers selected for peppers that mature through a sweeter, more colorful stage before reaching red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrange bell peppers are among the sweetest of the bell types. They contain higher levels of vitamin C and carotenoids than green bells, making them as nutritious as they are flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds come from organically grown production, making them a natural fit for gardeners who prefer to grow their food in harmony with organic principles from seed to table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pepper plants set flowers early while still indoors, pinch those first blooms off before transplanting. It feels counterintuitive, but redirecting the plant's energy toward root and stem development at that stage leads to a stronger plant and a much bigger harvest once it's settled in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Jerry Sawyer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" width=\"89\" height=\"89\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Orange Bell Pepper Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 mg Packet - Approximately 30 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,360 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 13,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 53,800 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Orange Bell Pepper seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"250 mg Packet","offer_id":45132768804979,"sku":"83724","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45132768837747,"sku":"83725","price":109.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45132768870515,"sku":"83726","price":351.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45132768903283,"sku":"64698","price":1147.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1777924181_pepper_sweet_orange_king_bell_comp_5e0bc17d-ead0-4ba9-9482-1ac580c8b567.jpg?v=1782329005","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/pepper-seeds-sweet-orange-bell-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}