Yellow Bell Pepper
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| Binomial Name | Capsicum annuum |
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| Description | Bell peppers are a cultivar group of the species Capsicum annuum. The fruit is often mildly sweet, because this specific cultivar does not produce capsaicin, the chemical responsible for other peppers' spiciness. Yellow peppers are sweeter than green peppers, but not as sweet as red bell peppers. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Sowing Method | Direct seed indoors, transplant seedlings outside after hardening off |
| Spread (diameter) | 30 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 45 centimeters |
| Height | 50 centimeters |