Sweet Pepper will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. This vegetable plant is an annual, which means that it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.
This plant can be integrated into a landscape or flower garden by creative gardeners, but is usually grown in a designated vegetable garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Common Name
Sweet Pepper
Hardiness Zone
- (Annual)
Appearance
Max Height
3 Feet
Max Spread
3 Feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
From Mid Summer To Early Fall
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Drying
- Seasoning
- Sauces
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
From Late Spring To Mid Summer
Moisture
Dry To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
Yes
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