Bell Pepper 'Big Dipper'

Capsicumannuum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Indianapolis, Indiana

Jonesville, South Carolina

Ogden, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | May 2012 | neutral

Not the best pepper to grow, plants are susceptible to disease and the fruit is not large as the name would suggest.

L
Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | January 2009 | positive

I grew these against California Wonders last year. I prefer these over California Wonders because Big Dippers produced much larger and t...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

A 75 day open pollinated bell pepper. Four lobed 4.5 x 4.5 inch green to red fruit.

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