Grow guide

Bell Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Planting + spacing

Days to harvest
70 days – 90 days
Harvest window
30 days
Spacing in row
15"
Row spacing
18"

Sun + water

Sun hours
6 hrs – 8 hrs
Water per week
1.5"
Container friendly
Yes

Companions

Plant with

basil genovese, marigold french, borage, onion yellow

Avoid

fennel bulb, kohlrabi

Next steps

Add bell pepper to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.

Post-harvest storage tip

Store unwashed in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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