Northern gardeners will appreciate the Yankee bell pepper, with its blocky fruits with three or four lobes. This open-pollinated variety produces quality fruit with uniform shape. A little smaller than other bell peppers, the Yankee bell is great for salads, sautés, and veggie platters.

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 6.5 to 7.0

Hardiness Zones

• 3 to 9

Spacing

• 18 inches between plants; 24 to 36 inches between rows

Moisture

• 1 inch per week

Notes

• start seeds indoors eight weeks before transplanting
• days to maturity: 60 to green; 80 to red ripe

Do you grow Yankee bell peppers? If so, please tell us your top tips for ensuring a delicious harvest.