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Vegetable - Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
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Warmer temperatures across the state indicate that it is finally time to put in tender vegetable transplants. Bell peppers are a standard in most vegetable gardens. Originating in Central and South America, peppers have been developed into a generous number of varieties suited for various culinary and ornamental uses. The bell pepper, or sweet pepper, usually has the largest fruit and is the least hot of all the peppers. | ||||||||||||||
| Space plants 18" apart with 2' between rows. Set the transplants only slightly deeper than they grew in the flat or pot. Fertilize with a 5-10-10 or similar product. Very high temperatures during the summer can cause the flowers to drop. Each pepper plant can yield around a half-dozen fruits, so plan accordingly. 'California Wonder' is a common green variety, but garden centers also carry bell peppers in a variety of colors and sizes. Peppers are also a good candidate for growing in containers. The more colorful varieties might also be used in the landscape. | |||||||||||||||