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Bell Pepper 'Sweet Chocolate'

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Bell Pepper 'Sweet Chocolate'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Chocolate'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 4–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    This stunning bell pepper ripens to a rich chocolate-brown color that's as beautiful as it is delicious. The thick-walled fruits offer exceptional sweetness with a complex flavor that sets them apart from ordinary bell peppers, making them a gourmet favorite for both gardeners and chefs.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, pepper weevils, cutworms, hornworms. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, blossom end rot, anthracnose, pepper mottle virus.