Mardarin Orange Sweet Bell Pepper Capsicum annuum
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Features
Easily one of the best peppers we have ever tasted, it is sugary sweet when ripe. Blocky, thick-walled orange fruits are crisp, very sweet and juicy. These mandarin-orange bells can reach up to a half-pound in weight, and are lavishly produced on tall plants.
Characteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 36 InchesScape Height:24 - 36 InchesSpacing:18 - 24 InchesSpread:18 - 24 InchesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:ModerateBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerMaintenance Notes:Peppers thrive in well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 6.5. Abundant phosphorus and calcium is needed for the best results