Sunbright Pepper is an open-pollinated golden bell pepper that delivers exceptional yields of large, blocky fruit in just 70-79 days from transplant. This heirloom sweet pepper thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 4-13, growing into compact upright plants 18-30 inches tall that are equally at home in garden beds, raised beds, or greenhouses. With zero heat (0 Scoville Heat Units) and thick, sweet flesh that tastes wonderful fresh or cooked, Sunbright offers the classic bell pepper experience without any guesswork about spice level.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-13
30in H x ?in W
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Sunbright stands out for its combination of reliability and abundance. The golden-yellow peppers arrive quickly, roughly 75 days from transplant, and the plants produce generously throughout the season. The thick flesh delivers genuine sweetness with a satisfying texture whether you slice it raw into salads or roast it whole. These peppers handle the transition from indoor seed starting to outdoor gardens with the resilience of a well-bred heirloom, and their open-pollinated nature means you can save seed from your best plants year after year.
Sunbright peppers excel both fresh and cooked. Slice them into salads and slaws where their sweetness and crisp flesh shine, or roast them whole to bring out deeper caramelized notes. They're equally suited to stir-fries, stuffed pepper preparations, or simply halved and grilled. The thick walls make them ideal for raw appetizers and crudités, while their sweet character means they need no embellishment.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, sowing them in seed-starting mix kept at 70-85°F. Peppers germinate slowly, so patience is essential. Maintain even moisture without waterlogging until seedlings emerge.
Harden off transplants over 7-10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Transplant outdoors only after all frost danger has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least the mid-60s. Space plants 18 inches apart with 36 inches between rows.
Sunbright peppers reach harvest maturity in 70-79 days from transplant. Pick peppers when they've turned fully golden-yellow and feel firm to the touch. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season. You can also harvest peppers at the mature green stage if needed, though waiting for the yellow color develops maximum sweetness.
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