Pepper Sweet 'Snackable Red'

Scientific Name:
Capsicum annuum 'Snackabelle'

Common Name:
Snackabelle Red Pepper

Vegetable Type:
Fruit (Edible Fruit)

Exposure:
Full sun

Soil Type:
Well-drained, fertile loamy soil rich in organic matter; pH between 6.0 and 7.0

Fruit Size:
Approximately 2–2.5 inches (5–6 cm) in length

Temperature:
Optimal daytime temperatures between 21–29°C (70–85°F); sensitive to temperatures below 15°C (59°F)

Spacing:
12–18 inches between plants

Height:
20–24 inches

Width:
12–16 inches

Maturity Time:
Approximately 55 days from transplanting

Culinary Uses:
Ideal for fresh consumption, stuffing, grilling, roasting, and inclusion in salads

Flavour Profile:
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with a mild flavour

Companion Plants:
Basil, onions, carrots, tomatoes and marigolds

Resistant To:
Generally resistant to common pepper diseases; however, susceptible to pests like aphids and diseases such as blossom end rot.

*Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural