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Bell Pepper 'Sweet Chocolate'

Capsicumannuum

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)

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Species

annuum (AN-yoo-um)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Seed Type

Unknown - Tell us

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Vegetables

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Mid (69-80 days)

Regional

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

East Vassalboro, Maine

Boise City, Oklahoma

Houston, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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rebecca101

Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

A lovely purple brown. Lumpy, elongated shape. Smoky-sweet flavor. Very productive. Excellent!

Farmerdill

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

An open pollinated green to brown bell introduced in 1965 by E.M. Meader, New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station. Fruits are 4 x 2...Read More

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