Seeds
Bright, cheerful, and crisp yellow bells with a beautifully sweet, fruity flavor.
These vibrant yellow bell peppers are known for their incredibly thick, juicy walls and a bright, fruity sweetness that lacks any bitter undertones. The hybrid plants are highly productive, setting heavy loads of uniform fruit that transition from green to a radiant sunshine yellow. They add a magnificent pop of color and sweet crunch to fajitas, fresh salsas, and raw vegetable trays.
Light
Needs full sun, at least 6 to 8 hours a day, for strong plants and good fruit set. During the hottest weeks a shade net across the afternoon sun protects the fruit from scald and the flowers from dropping. Leave the fruits on the plant to ripen from green to a bright sunshine yellow.
Water
Water deeply and evenly whenever the top 2 to 3 cm of soil is dry, usually every 2 to 3 days in warm weather and daily for pots in summer. Dry spells and big swings in moisture make buds and blossoms fall, so a layer of mulch helps keep the root zone even.
Humidity
Moderate humidity suits it best. Air that is extremely damp or extremely dry upsets pollination, so space plants for airflow and water at soil level instead of over the leaves.
Temperature
Grows well from about 18 to 35 C, with the best fruit set at roughly 21 to 30 C. Above 35 C give it afternoon shade and steady water and it will carry on, with flowers setting again as the heat eases. Sow between January and March for a spring crop, and again in late summer.
Pets and children
The fruit is edible and safe for people. As members of the nightshade family, the plants have leaves and stems that can upset pets' stomachs if chewed, so keep the foliage out of reach of dogs and cats.
Soil
Warm, well drained soil of moderate fertility, rich in compost, with a pH of about 6.0 to 6.8. A blend of garden soil, vermicompost and cocopeat works well, and container plants need a pot at least 30 cm deep.
Fertilizer
Start with a balanced, lower nitrogen fertiliser such as 5-10-10, as too much nitrogen gives leaves instead of fruit. Once the first fruits form, side dress or give a liquid feed, repeating every 3 to 4 weeks.
No reviews yet. Be the first to tell others how it went.
