VegetablePepper
Pinot Noir Pepper
Pinot Noir Pepper is a striking F1 hybrid sweet bell pepper that produces distinctive pale purple fruits up to 5 inches long, with some peppers deepening to nearly black as they mature. This non-GMO annual thrives in zones 4 through 13 and reaches harvest in just 60 to 69 days from transplant, making it fast enough for even shorter growing seasons. With zero heat and a fresh, crisp taste, it's a showstopper in the garden and on the plate, adaptable to both cool and hot conditions while growing as a compact upright plant reaching 12 to 18 inches tall.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
4-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Organic Matter
Growth Stats
18 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4-13
Size
18in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
The real draw here is the color. Unlike the typical reds and yellows that dominate pepper patches, Pinot Noir delivers an unexpected palette of deep purple and nearly black fruits that look almost ornamental on the plant. This isn't just a novelty variety, though, it's a genuinely sweet pepper with no heat and a crisp, fresh taste that works beautifully raw or cooked. The hybrid vigor means you get reliable production, fast maturation, and the flexibility to grow in containers, raised beds, garden plots, or even greenhouses, adapting smoothly whether your summer is scorching or cool.
Common Uses
These peppers shine in fresh applications where their unusual color and crisp texture can be showcased. Slice them raw into salads or vegetable platters where their pale purple and deep purple hues create visual intrigue. They also roast beautifully, their sweetness intensifying as the skin chars and softens. In stir fries and sautés, they hold their structure well and contribute both color and mild sweetness to the finished dish.
Growing Timeline
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Peppers germinate best in warm soil around 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Sow seeds at the appropriate depth and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge in 7 to 14 days.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperature reaches at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally closer to 65 to 70 degrees. Space plants 12 inches apart with 36 inches between rows.
Harvesting
Pinot Noir Pepper reaches maturity in 60 to 69 days from transplant. Harvest peppers when they reach approximately 5 inches in length. For the deepest purple and nearly black coloring, allow fruits to mature fully on the plant. Peppers can be harvested at any stage from pale purple to fully dark, depending on your preference for color intensity and flavor development. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut peppers from the stem rather than pulling, which can damage the plant.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Capsicum annuum
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Growth Habit
Upright
Native Status
L48 (NI)HI (I)PR (I)VI (I)