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Seed Germination Kit

Green Bell Pepper Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECapsicum annuum

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Bell peppers ripen from crisp green to sweet red, adding crunch and color to stir-fries, fajitas, and salads.

GERMINATION10-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F

Hardiness04

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Bell Pepper care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Capsicum annuum
Common names
Sweet Pepper
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Species
C. annuum
01

Start growing

Heat and steady water. Mulch.

02

Growing with your kit

Transplant from Seeds In A Cup® to larger pot for fruit phase.

03

Propagation

By seed.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

70-90 days to ripen.

05

Growing conditions

Tropical/subtropical rich soil.

06

Weather & tolerances

Wind/cold sensitive; drops blossoms in extreme heat.

07

Pests & plant health

Aphids, tobacco mosaic virus.

08

Plant safety

Safe; zero capsaicin.

09

Botanical features

Large hollow fruit with 3-4 lobes.

10

Varieties

‘California Wonder’, ‘Purple Beauty’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

High Vitamin C culinary staple

12

Native range & distribution

Mexico, Central America native.

13

Conservation

Secure.

14

Name origins

Named ‘pepper’ by Columbus; bells bread for zero heat.

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History

9,000 years of cultivation in Americas.

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How do I grow Green Bell Pepper from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Green Bell Pepper seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Green Bell Pepper seeds take to germinate?

Green Bell Pepper seeds typically sprout in 10-14 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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