What color are Lilac Bell peppers?
They start pale green, turn a striking lavender-lilac when mature, and finally ripen to red. The lilac stage makes them a colorful standout in the garden and on the plate.
Are Lilac Bell peppers sweet or hot?
They are sweet with no heat. Crisp and mild at the lilac stage, they grow even sweeter once they ripen to red, and are great fresh in salads or lightly cooked.
When should I start Lilac Bell seeds indoors?
Start indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost in warm soil around 80 F. Transplant outside only after nights stay above 55 F, since peppers dislike cold.
How long until they reach the lilac stage?
Peppers reach the mature lilac color in about 70 days from transplant. Allow another 2 to 3 weeks on the plant for them to ripen to sweet red.
How far apart and how much sun do the plants need?
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of light. The compact plants suit both beds and large containers.
How many seeds are in the packet and are they heirloom?
The packet has about 70 seeds. Lilac Bell is open-pollinated and non-GMO, so you can save seed from fully ripened red fruit to grow again.
Does the purple color stay when cooked?
No, the lavender fades to green when heated, so enjoy it raw for full color.
Is it spicy?
No, it is a sweet bell with zero heat (0 SHU).
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