The Chocolate Bell Pepper is a fun one to grow. While the skin is maturing from green to brown, the inside is ripening from green to red, so you’re in for a surprise color combo with each one you snip off the vine. Crunchy and sweet with no heat. Ripens early, too. Pair with Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes on a bed of Red Romaine Lettuce for a delightful dark salad. High yields Early producer Harvest any color Sweet and crunchy SEED PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Capsicum annuum Pepper size: Medium Plant support: Tomato cage or stake Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days Germination soil temps: 75F-85F Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH Sun needs: Full sun Frost hardy: No Planting season: Spring, summer # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft. Days to maturity: 65-80 days Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato Plant produces good yields of beautiful rich chocolate-brown sweet bell pepper Excellent for salads, stuffing, or cooking Very easy to grow Grows well in containers and tight spaces A must for the gourmet home gardener All Peppers ⟐ Sweet Peppers 📚 Sweet Peppers Grow Guide
