Orange Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Family: Solanaceae
Orange bell peppers are exceptionally sweet with a fruity, almost tangerine-like flavor. They're a joy to eat fresh and add beautiful color to any dish. Many consider them the best-tasting bell pepper variety.
Days to Harvest
70-85 days
Sun Needs
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
moderate
Germination Temp
80°F optimal
Start Indoors
10 weeks before last frost
Germination
7-14 days
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Light to Germinate
No
💡 Tip: Use heat mat for germination. Be patient for full color development.
Soil Type
Rich, well-draining soil
pH Range
6 - 6.8
Spacing
18-24 inches between plants
⚠️ Avoid planting near:
History
Orange bell peppers are specially bred varieties developed to ripen to orange. They became commercially popular in the 1990s alongside other colored pepper varieties.
Nutritional Benefits
- ✓Extremely high in Vitamin C
- ✓Rich in beta-carotene
- ✓Contains zeaxanthin
