bell pepper
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| Tags | vegetable |
| Binomial Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | The bell pepper is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum. Bell pepper cultivars produce fruits in colors including red, yellow, orange, green, brown, white, and purple. The fruit is often mildly sweet, because this specific cultivar does not produce capsaicin, the chemical responsible for other peppers' spiciness. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growing Degree Days | 1500 days |
| Sowing Method | Purchased plants. Transplant when soil is warm. |
| Spread (diameter) | 45 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 45 centimeters |
| Height | 50 centimeters |