{"product_id":"pepper-sweet-big-red-bell","title":"Pepper - Sweet Big Red Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \"Sweet Big Red\" Bell Pepper is an open-pollinated heirloom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeds Per Packet: 400mg approx. 50 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Pepper, sweet pepper, red pepper, bell pepper \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 75 days \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zone: 4-10 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanting Depth: 1\/4” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Spacing: 12-24” in rows; 14-16” in raised beds \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRow Spacing: 2-3’ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth Habit: 24-36” tall; 4” bell-shaped peppers with 3 to 4 lobes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoil Preference: Moist, well-drained loamy soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH\nTemp Preference: 70-84 degrees F \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight Preference: Full sun \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePests\/diseases: Aphids, European corn borer, Anthracnose fruit rot, Phytophthora blight, whiteflies, cutworms, pepper maggots, Colorado potato beetles, tarnished plant bug, Verticillium wilt, mosaic virus, blossom end rot\nColor: Green to red fruit; green foliage\nFlavor: Sweet, mild\n\nBecause pepper plants prefer warm weather, sweet bell pepper seeds should be started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your USDA hardiness zone. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter transplanting the bell pepper seedlings into the garden, the bell pepper plants will first produce white flowers before setting the fruit.\n\nWhile sweet bell peppers are botanically considered a fruit, they are used in recipes as a vegetable. Red bell peppers can be eaten raw or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are often chopped and used in fresh salads, sauteed with onions for use on sausage, and used as a topping on pizza. In addition, the primary ingredient in paprika is dried, powdered red bell pepper.\nThey are also great for stuffing. \nRed bell peppers have a significant amount of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, and they are an excellent source of antioxidants, making them a delicious addition to a healthy diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450965381177,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/4182\/3545\/files\/Pepper_-_Sweet_Big_Red_Bell.webp?v=1788657165","url":"https:\/\/bearmountainseeds.com\/products\/pepper-sweet-big-red-bell","provider":"Bear Mountain Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}