Bell Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Yellow Monster'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Yellow Monster

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Other details

Unknown

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

Unknown

Seed Type

Open-pollinated

Usage

Fresh (salsa, salads)
Frying
Stuffing

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual