Seeds Sweet pepper colour mixture - Capsicum annuum

Sweet pepper colour mixture Of 5 Colours – Capsicum annuum

Introduction

The 5-colour sweet pepper mix brings vibrant colours and flavours to the garden. Varieties Orange Horizon, Yellow Sunbright, Purple Bell, White Bell, Yolo Wonder produce crisp, sweet fruits, perfect for salads, cooked dishes, or stuffed peppers. Each variety has slight differences in ripening and size, spreading harvest over several weeks.

Origin and botanical family

• Origin: Central and South America, widely cultivated

• Family: Solanaceae
  Peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, prized for their sweet flavour and colour diversity.

Botanical description

• Plant height: 50–80 cm depending on variety

• Growth habit: bushy, compact

• Leaves: green, smooth, slightly glossy

• Fruits:

  • Orange Horizon: bright orange, sweet, early ripening

  • Yellow Sunbright: yellow, very sweet, medium ripening

  • Purple Bell: dark purple, crisp, slightly later

  • White Bell: creamy white, mild, medium ripening

  • Yolo Wonder: bright red, compact, early ripening

• Flowering: small white flowers, May–June

Sowing and growing

• Sowing: February–March under warm cover

• Transplanting: into pots at 4–6 true leaves

• Planting outdoors: after last frost, mid-May

• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants, 50–60 cm between rows (Yolo Wonder may be slightly closer)

• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, pH 6–6.5

• Exposure: full sun

• Watering: regular, avoid excess

• Support: recommended for heavy fruits

• Care: remove extra side shoots for better fruit set

Harvest

• Period: July–October

• Ripeness: check each variety’s colour

• Storage: fresh 1–2 weeks, or preserved

Garden use

• Decorative and edible

• Companion plants: tomato, eggplant, basil

• Rotation: avoid Solanaceae in the same spot next year

Culinary uses

• Flavour: sweet, crisp

• Use: raw, stuffed, grilled, or sautéed

• Tip: combine colours for attractive dishes

Advantages

• Colourful and decorative

• Slight size/ripening differences spread harvest

• Rich in vitamins, easy for home gardeners

Gardener’s advice

Sunny, fertile location. Water regularly. Remove yellow leaves. Observe colour differences for optimal harvest.