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Mini Bell Mix Sweet Pepper Seeds (Organic)

Compact plants, colorful fruit.

$2.99
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Description

Mini Bell Mix brings several sweet pepper colors together in one packet for gardeners who want small fruit and visual variety without planting separate full-size bell varieties. The compact bells are described as approximately 1 inch across, with firm, thick flesh suited to fresh snacks, salads, small stuffed peppers, and cooked dishes. Plants reach about 24 inches tall and grow best in full sun after warm conditions arrive. Because this is a seed mix, individual plants produce one fruit color rather than several colors on the same plant, and the colors represented in a garden sample can vary.

Mix Details

  • Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
  • Plant type: Tender annual sweet pepper
  • Mix format: Assorted miniature bell pepper colors in one packet
  • Fruit: Small bell-shaped peppers with firm, thick flesh
  • Plant height: Approximately 24 inches
  • Kitchen use: Fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, or cooked dishes
  • Packet: Approximately 50 seeds

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil temperature: 75–85°F
  • Planting depth: 1/4 inch
  • Germination: 8–25 days
  • Days to maturity: Approximately 90 days
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Spacing after thinning: 12–18 inches
  • Temperature needs: Provide warm growing conditions and protect plants from frost

Start pepper seed with enough lead time for the listed maturity period, especially where summers are short. Warm soil supports germination, while cooler media can lengthen the emergence window. Transplant established seedlings only after outdoor conditions are reliably warm. When using containers, choose pots with drainage and enough soil volume to keep moisture from changing too abruptly. Support branches if a plant becomes weighted with fruit, and harvest peppers at the color and stage you prefer.

The packet is blended, so exact color proportions will vary and every color may not appear in a small planting. Weather, soil, spacing, and harvest stage can also affect plant size, maturity, and fruit appearance. Keep plant labels until fruit develops if you are comparing individual plants, and avoid assuming that one seedling’s color or timing represents the remainder of the mix. Miniature peppers can be picked green or left longer to develop mature color. Compare fruit by plant, since ripening may begin at different times even when seedlings were started together. A mixed row is best evaluated over the full harvest window rather than from the first pepper.

Use our Pepper Growing Guide for seed starting, transplanting, and seasonal care information.

Seed Pack Shipping

Qualifying seed-pack-only orders under $50 ship for a $7 flat rate via USPS. Spend $50 or more on qualifying seed packs and receive free USPS shipping. Available within the contiguous 48 states.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Container Compatible
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 4 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Tender Annual
Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun
Organic Certifier: USDA

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Peppers require deeply worked, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8 and an abundant level of phosphorus and calcium. Water deeply, but don't over water.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost. Direct seeding is not recommended. Stake to keep fruit off the ground and mulch for disease and weed control.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the first fruits early to encourage continued production through the season. Cut (don't pull) the fruit from the stems.

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Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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