Sweet Pepper 'Bellboy Red’

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£8.95
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Experience the vibrant flavour of AcquaGarden's Bell Boy Red Pepper. This robust red sweet pepper variety is renowned for its large, blocky, and thick peppers, making it a favourite among both novice and seasoned gardeners. With its high yield and disease-resistant nature, the Bell Boy Red Pepper thrives in greenhouses and containers, ensuring a bountiful harvest throughout the summer months.

Key Features

  • Large, Blocky Peppers: Produces substantial red sweet peppers with thick flesh.
  • High Yield: Ensures a steady supply of peppers all season long.
  • Disease-Resistant: Minimises the risk of common pepper ailments.
  • Versatile Growing: Ideal for both greenhouses and container gardening.

Growing Tips

Cultivating Bell Boy Red Peppers is straightforward with these guidelines:

  • Planting Conditions: Requires full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.
  • Spacing: Space plants 45-60cm apart to allow adequate growth.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, watering deeply when the topsoil feels dry.
  • Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser biweekly to support healthy development.
  • Support: Use stakes or cages to support plants as they grow and bear fruit.

Harvesting Your Peppers

Harvest the Bell Boy Red Peppers when they achieve a vibrant red colour and reach a firm texture. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production and maintains plant health. Enjoy them fresh in salads, stir-fries, or your favourite culinary creations.

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Details

Pepper 'Bellboy Red' produces large, blocky fruits that mature from green to red. This variety is well-suited for greenhouses and containers, providing a steady supply of sweet peppers throughout the summer.

  • Grows best in full sun and well-drained, humus-rich soil
  • Suitable for greenhouses, polytunnels, and containers
  • Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

What's Included

Pots: Get large, ready-to-plant pepper plants in 9cm pots. These plants are pre-grown and ready to be planted directly into your greenhouse or containers. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs: Receive healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your greenhouse or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time March - June
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Non Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 45-60cm
Height and Spread 60-90cm x 45-60cm
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Sweet Pepper 'Bellboy Red’”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Pepper 'Bellboy Red' is a reliable variety producing high yields of large, blocky, thick-walled fruits, ideal for fresh eating, stuffing, and cooking.

  • Grows best in full sun and humus-rich, well-drained soil
  • Suitable for greenhouses, polytunnels, and containers
  • Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

Pepper 'Bellboy Red' is a reliable variety producing high yields of large, blocky, thick-walled fruits, ideal for fresh eating, stuffing, and cooking.

  • Grows best in full sun and humus-rich, well-drained soil
  • Suitable for greenhouses, polytunnels, and containers
  • Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Greenhouses - Polytunnels - Containers
Growing Location: Greenhouse - Patio - Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Our plants are carefully packaged to arrive safely. If your order is damaged, contact our customer service within 48 hours for a replacement or refund.

How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

If you need extra help, call our customer service or chat with us online for consulting. We are here to ensure your happiness and make gardening easy and fun.

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