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The Pepper Bell 'Red Beauty' is a specific variety of Capsicum annuum, commonly known as a sweet bell pepper. It's a non-pungent (non-spicy) pepper, highly valued for its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and striking red color when mature.
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Bell pepper plants produce small, star-shaped flowers, typically white or yellowish-white in color. These flowers are usually self-pollinating, meaning they don't necessarily require insects for fruit set. The flowers develop into the bell-shaped fruits that are the plant's main attraction.
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'Red Beauty' bell peppers are moderately fast-growing. From transplanting to the first harvest of mature red peppers usually takes about 70-80 days, depending on growing conditions.
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This variety is renowned for its consistently sweet, crisp, and juicy flavor. Whether you're adding it to salads, stir-fries, or grilled dishes, using it for stuffing, or simply eating it fresh, its delicious taste shines through. Beyond its culinary appeal, the 'Red Beauty' also offers striking visual appeal. Its fruits mature to a beautiful, deep, glossy red, adding a vibrant pop of color to your garden and prepared dishes.
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'Red Beauty' bell peppers are sun-lovers. They require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce the best yields and develop their rich red color.
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Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Water deeply and regularly, but avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
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These plants thrive in well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal.
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Ideal temperatures range from 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C).
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Sweet bell peppers (fruits and plants) are generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.
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USDA Zone 9-11
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
The Pepper Bell 'Red Beauty' is a specific variety of Capsicum annuum, commonly known as a sweet bell pepper. It's a non-pungent (non-spicy) pepper, highly valued for its crisp texture, sweet flavor, and striking red color when mature.
Bell pepper plants produce small, star-shaped flowers, typically white or yellowish-white in color. These flowers are usually self-pollinating, meaning they don't necessarily require insects for fruit set. The flowers develop into the bell-shaped fruits that are the plant's main attraction.
'Red Beauty' bell peppers are moderately fast-growing. From transplanting to the first harvest of mature red peppers usually takes about 70-80 days, depending on growing conditions.
'Red Beauty' bell peppers are sun-lovers. They require full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to produce the best yields and develop their rich red color.
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Water deeply and regularly, but avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
These plants thrive in well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal.
Ideal temperatures range from 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C). 
Sweet bell peppers (fruits and plants) are generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.
USDA Zone 9-11