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Sweet Peppers

Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet'

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Overview

Capsicum annuum 'Sweet', commonly known as Sweet Pepper, is a versatile vegetable bearing colorful, bell-shaped fruits. Thriving in full sun, these plants reach heights of 1.5-2 feet with a spread of 1-1.5 feet. They prefer well-drained loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Sweet peppers add a vibrant and edible dimension to gardens, flourishing in USDA zones 9-11. Harvest matures in 60-90 days post-planting.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 3–10Climate Subtropical
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — commonly known as Sweet Pepper

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — They prefer well-drained loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8, image 25
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — Sweet peppers add a vibrant and edible dimension to gardens, flourishing in USDA zones 9-11; requiring at least 6-8
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — commonly referred to as Sweet Pepper; they prefer well-drained loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — Harvest matures in 60-90 days post-planting; when creating a design, allow ample spacing for air circulation to deter
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — This annual or perennial plant; when creating a design, allow ample spacing for air circulation to deter pests and
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — adds a splash of vibrant colors and edible interest to any garden landscape; requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct
Sweet Peppers (Capsicum Annuum 'Sweet') — upright stem that typically reaches 1 to 3 feet in height and spreads approximately 1 foot; they prefer well-drained

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