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Bell Pepper 'Yellow Monster'

Capsicum annuum

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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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Other Details
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Days to Maturity
Mid (69-80 days)
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Heat (Pungency)
Sweet (0 Scoville Units)
Fruit Shape
Bell
Fruit Size
Medium (4" to 6" in length)
Large (more than 6" in length)
Fruit Color
Green changing to gold
Disease Resistance

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Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Usage
Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Stuffing
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Regional

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

Baldwin, Louisiana

Lanexa, Virginia

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clanross
Lanexa, VA (Zone 7b) | February 2022 | positive

One of the best large sweet peppers I have grown. These are disease resistant and huge. Thick walled and delicious fruit. Plants do bene...Read More

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

A 70 day 7 X 4 green to yellow bell.

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