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Sweet Pepper 'Chocolate Beauty'

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Sweet Pepper 'Chocolate Beauty'

Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Chocolate Beauty'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 4–11
  • 70 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 18" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6.2–6.8
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  • Overview

    A stunning sweet pepper that ripens to a rich chocolate-brown color, making it a true conversation starter in the garden and kitchen. Despite its dark appearance, the flavor is exceptionally sweet and fruity with thick, crisp walls perfect for fresh eating. This unique variety adds both visual interest and gourmet flavor to any pepper collection.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-20.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, cutworms, pepper weevil, spider mites. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, blossom end rot, powdery mildew.