Bell Pepper 'Yellow Bell'
Capsicum annuum 'Yellow Bell'
A vibrant yellow sweet bell pepper that adds sunshine to any garden and kitchen. These thick-walled peppers start green and ripen to a brilliant golden-yellow with a crisp texture and sweet, mild flavor. Perfect for beginners, they're reliable producers that excel in both garden beds and containers.
Harvest
70-80d
Days to harvest
Sun
Blossom-End Rot of Tomato
Zones
4–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-3 feet
Planting Timeline
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Bell Pepper 'Yellow Bell' · Zones 4–11
Growing Details
Zone-by-Zone Planting Calendar
| Zone | Indoor Start | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – April | June – July | — | September – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – June | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March – March | May – June | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March – March | May – June | — | August – October |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – May | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February – February | April – May | — | July – September |
| Zone 9 | January – January | March – April | — | June – August |
| Zone 10 | January – January | February – March | — | May – July |
Complete Growing Guide
Light: Blossom-End Rot of Tomato, Pepper, and Watermelon. Soil: Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Drainage: Good Drainage. Water: KAP-sih-kum AN-yoo-um. Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 8 in.. Spread: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: 12 inches-3 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Maintenance: 'Aurora', 'Basket of Fire', 'Black Pearl', 'Buena Mulata', 'Calico', 'California Wonder', 'Candelabra', Cerasiforme Group, 'Chilly Chili', Conioides Group, 'Early Jalapeno', Fasciculatum Group, Grossum Group, 'Hot Returns', Longum Group, 'Mad Hatter', 'Purple Flash', 'Sweet orange', 'Sweet Sunset'. Propagation: Seed. Regions: Coastal, Mountains, Piedmont.
Harvesting
Fruits are a non-pulpy berry and vary considerably across cultivars. Some are long, thin, bright red, and spicy; others are thick, large, and sweet-tasting; others still are small and in ornamental shapes and colors, grown as decoration.
Color: 'Aurora', 'Basket of Fire', 'Black Pearl', 'Buena Mulata', 'Calico', 'California Wonder', 'Candelabra', Cerasiforme Group, 'Chilly Chili', Conioides Group, 'Early Jalapeno', Fasciculatum Group, Grossum Group, 'Hot Returns', Longum Group, 'Mad Hatter', 'Purple Flash', 'Sweet orange', 'Sweet Sunset'. Type: Berry. Length: 1-3 inches. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Edible, Good Dried, Showy
Harvest time: Summer
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: Fruits edible, but spiciness is unpredictable in intensity.
Storage & Preservation
Fresh Yellow Bell peppers store best in the refrigerator crisper drawer at 45-50°F with high humidity, lasting 1-2 weeks when properly stored. Avoid storing at room temperature for extended periods as they'll soften and lose crispness within 3-5 days. For longer storage, wash and thoroughly dry peppers, then remove seeds and cut into strips before freezing on baking sheets. Once frozen solid, transfer to freezer bags for up to 8 months.
Yellow Bell peppers excel at roasting and freezing whole after charring the skins. Simply roast over open flame or under broiler until skin blisters, place in paper bags to steam, then peel away charred skin before freezing. They also dehydrate well when sliced into rings and dried at 135°F until leathery. Avoid water bath canning fresh peppers as their low acidity requires pressure canning for safety. Pickled pepper rings using vinegar-based brines are shelf-stable and maintain good texture.
History & Origin
Origin: Tropical North and South America
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: Deer, Drought, Heat
- +Attracts: Songbirds
- +Wildlife value: Birds are immune to the capsaicin in peppers and can safely eat the fruits with no ill effects. Therefore, these plants may attract birds. Host plant for Potato Tuber Moth.
- +Edible: Fruits edible, but spiciness is unpredictable in intensity.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Basil
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor
Marigold
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds
Tomato
Similar growing requirements and can share trellising systems
Oregano
Repels aphids and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Carrots
Different root depths allow efficient space use without competition
Onions
Repel aphids, thrips, and other pests with sulfur compounds
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Nasturtium
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Keep Apart
Fennel
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of peppers and most vegetables
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in peppers
Brassicas
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt pepper growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving. % Daily Value based on 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #2258588)
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, pepper weevil, cutworms
Diseases
Bacterial spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, blossom end rot