Orange Bell Pepper — Sweet Orange Pepper

Description

Orange Bell Pepper is a sweet pepper with crisp, thick fruit. The peppers turn bright orange as they ripen. They are mild, juicy, and easy to use in fresh meals.

Grow this pepper in full sun after frost has passed. Warm soil helps the plant grow fast. Keep the soil evenly moist, but do not leave it wet.

Growing Orange Bell Pepper

Use loose, well-drained soil. Space plants so air can move around the leaves. A small stake can help when the plant is full of fruit.

For another sweet pepper, see our Golden CalWonder bell pepper. You can also grow the Gypsy pepper or add some heat with our Jalapeño pepper.

Harvest and Use

Pick the fruit when it is firm and fully orange. Cut the pepper from the plant instead of pulling it. Eat it fresh, roast it, stuff it, or slice it into cooked dishes.