MexiBell Hybrid Pepper F1

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Bringing both sweetness and heat to the table, MexiBell Pepper is a unique, hybrid that can be grown in-ground or in containers. Awarded as the 1988 AAS Edible-Vegetable winner for its blocky bell fruit shape and the bold flavors of similar to an Anaheim pepper. It’s perfect for grilling and stuffing. Fruits average 4 to 5 inches long, as it ages on the plant they will turn from green to chocolate to red in color. MexiBell plant habit is known for its upright spreading; the plants reach 24 inches in height on average. Great for the market gardener. Capsicum annuum. 70 days to maturity

Peppers are in the nightshade family along with tomatoes and eggplant. Plants in the nightshade family are susceptible to blossom end rot, which is a result of a calcium deficiency. To prevent or alleviate this problem, apply pelleted gypsum at the base of the plant at bloom set. Peppers do best when transplanted, as the germination time can be longer than most vegetable seed. Peppers grow very well in our heavy-duty seed starting trays. Plants should be started 4-6 weeks before the intended outdoor planting date.

If conditions outside are favorable, transplants may be planted directly from our 162 cell trays. If conditions are still too cold for planting peppers, transplants may be stepped-up to 4 pots to allow more room to grow. Peppers can produce heavy fruits and will require some form of support to keep the plant upright. We recommend using the Florida Weave trellising technique that involves using stakes and twine along the row. This ensures that plants and fruits stay off the ground, reducing the possibility of disease and keeping fruits clean.

MexiBell Pepper Planting Information

Planting Method: transplant

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/4

Seed Spacing: 18″

Row Spacing: 3-4

Days to Maturity: 120

Disease Resistance: Tomato Mosaic Virus