Stoplight Orange peppers are sweet, blocky bells that ripen to brilliant orange with excellent flavor and thick walls. The plants are compact and productive, perfect for smaller gardens. Sweet Pepper: Unleash the color and sweetness of non-pungent capsicum (Capsicum annuum). These vitamin-C powerhouses ripen from green into spectacular final colors—red, yellow, orange, or purple—dramatically increasing their flavor, nutritional density, and antioxidant benefits. Bell types offer thick walls perfect for stuffing and roasting, while Italian and banana types are elongated for frying. Allowing full ripening enhances both sweetness and vitamin content, ensuring a delicious and rewarding harvest. • Growing Tips: Transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost when soil reaches 65°F+, spacing 18-24 inches apart; benefit from cages or support as fruits develop. • Sun Requirements: Full sun (6-8 hours minimum). • Preferred Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture and high phosphorus. • Harvest Details: Pick green for immediate use or wait 80-95+ days for full color change for maximum sweetness and nutrition; cut fruits with pruners; regular harvest encourages production.
