VegetablePepper
Mini Bell Yellow Pepper
Mini Bell Yellow Pepper is a compact, prolific sweet pepper that brings abundance to small spaces. This open-pollinated Capsicum annuum grows 18 to 24 inches tall and produces an exceptional volume of three-lobed peppers that ripen from green to a vibrant yellow. Each fruit arrives at harvest maturity in 60 to 69 days from transplant, making it one of the faster routes to fresh homegrown peppers. It thrives in hardiness zones 4 through 13 and grows equally well in garden beds, raised beds, containers, or under glass, giving gardeners flexibility no matter their setup.
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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
24 in
Height
TypeUpright
Spacing
12
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4-13
Size
24in H x ?in W
Growth
—
Care
High
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Highlights
These miniature bells pack genuine sweetness with zero heat and remarkably firm flesh that holds its texture whether you eat them fresh or cook them down. The plants are prolific producers, yielding far more fruit per square foot than standard bell peppers, making them exceptionally rewarding in confined spaces. Open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seeds from your best plants and regrow them year after year, building a perpetual supply without buying new seed packets.
Common Uses
Fresh eating is where these peppers truly shine, their small size and sweet flavor lending themselves to snacking straight from the plant or adding whole to salads. The firm flesh and lack of heat make them ideal for raw applications like crudités, stuffed appetizers, or finely diced into fresh salsas. They also roast beautifully as a side dish or can be preserved through freezing or pickling to extend the season's bounty.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix kept at 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, maintaining consistent moisture until germination occurs in 7 to 14 days. Provide bright light as soon as seedlings emerge to prevent legging; a grow light positioned just above the leaves works well.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off transplants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days once they have developed 2 to 3 true leaves and soil temperatures have warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Transplant outdoors after your last frost date when nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50 degrees. Space plants 12 inches apart with 36 inches between rows.
Harvesting
Peppers are harvestable at the green stage but develop their full sweetness and vibrant yellow color if left on the plant for 60 to 69 days from transplanting. Harvest by gently twisting and pulling, or clip with pruners to avoid damaging the plant. The skin should feel firm and glossy when ripe. For continuous production, pick peppers regularly even while green; removing fruit signals the plant to produce more.
Pruning
Pinch out the growing tip of each plant when it reaches 6 inches tall to encourage a bushier, more compact form with more branching points for fruit production. Remove any crossing or inward-facing branches to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure. As the season progresses, selectively remove lower leaves once the plant is established to keep the canopy tidy and allow better airflow around the base.
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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)