Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Pepper
Variety Name: MexiBell F1
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annum
Year: 1988
Common Name: Pepper
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Sun Seeds/Seeds By Design
Close Market Comparison: Lady Bell for fruit shape, Anaheim for flavor
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright
Plant Height: 24 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green, matures to red
Fruit Shape: Short and blocky
Fruit Size: 3.5-3.75 inches
Fruit Weight: 5-6 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Pungent, hot
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 18 inches
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 120 to mature green, 140 to red
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 60
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Tobacco mosaic virus
HOW TO GROW
MexiBell is easy to grow from seed.