Canary Bell Sweet Pepper is a vibrant heirloom that transforms from deep green to brilliant yellow as it matures, earning its sunny name. Medium-sized with impressively thick walls, these peppers mature in 70-80 days and deliver exceptional flavor that outshines most modern varieties. The plants grow to about two feet and set fruit early, then keep producing all summer long. This is the pepper you'll want grilled whole or sliced fresh into salads, where its sweet, crisp character really shines. In frost-free zones, these plants can live for years as perennials, though most gardeners grow them as annuals.
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Canary Bell delivers thick-walled fruit that ripens from green to a gorgeous canary yellow, with flavor so outstanding it's considered a premier choice among pepper lovers. The compact two-foot plants are remarkably productive, setting fruit early and sustaining yields throughout the season. Its early maturity, combined with true heirloom vigor, means you'll be harvesting peppers within 70-80 days of transplanting and enjoying them right through summer.
Canary Bell peppers excel raw in salads, where their crisp texture and sweet flavor take center stage. They're also a premier choice for grilling whole or sliced, with thick walls that hold up beautifully to heat without collapsing. The peppers can be harvested green or left to fully ripen to yellow for maximum sweetness.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Soak seeds or use heat to speed germination, keeping soil at 70-85°F. Seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days. Maintain consistent moisture and bright light once seedlings emerge.
Harden off seedlings over 7-10 days before moving them outside. Transplant after your last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun.
Harvest peppers once they reach full size. Pick them green for a slightly crisp, vegetal flavor, or wait for the yellow color to develop fully for maximum sweetness. Mature peppers are firm and glossy. Cut peppers from the plant rather than pulling to avoid damaging branches. With consistent harvesting, plants will continue producing throughout the season.
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