Yellow Bell

Description

YELLOW BELL PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

Transplant | Mid–Late May | Annual

Yellow bell peppers are bright, sweet garden favorites known for their sunny golden color and crisp, juicy texture. The large blocky fruits develop thick walls and a mild, refreshing sweetness that makes them one of the most versatile peppers for fresh and cooked dishes.

These colorful peppers are perfect for salads, sandwiches, roasting, grilling, and stuffing. Their vibrant yellow color adds beautiful contrast to vegetable platters and summer harvest baskets while delivering delicious flavor.

Highly productive and easy to grow, yellow bell pepper plants produce abundant harvests throughout the warm growing season.

Growing Details

Harvest: Harvest when peppers reach full size and turn bright yellow
Plant Spacing: 2 ft
Sun: Full sun
Cold Tolerance: Warm-season crop; plant after danger of frost

Garden Companions

Best planted with:
Basil, tomatoes, onions, carrots, oregano

Benefits:
Companion plants attract beneficial insects and support healthy garden growth.

Avoid planting near:
Fennel, which may inhibit pepper growth.

Pro Growing Tips

• Harvest frequently to encourage continued pepper production
• Allow peppers to fully ripen for maximum sweetness
• Thick walls make them excellent for roasting and stuffing
• Warm soil and consistent sunlight produce the best yields

Health Highlights

Vitamin C powerhouse
Yellow peppers are rich in vitamin C, supporting immune health.

Antioxidant-rich vegetable
Bright yellow peppers contain beneficial carotenoids and plant compounds.

Naturally sweet and nutritious
Low in calories while providing essential vitamins and fiber.

Pre-order now for productive summer transplants ready for planting after the last frost.