{"product_id":"sweet-pepper-lilac-bell-seeds","title":"Sweet Pepper Lilac Bell Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilac Bell is a stunning sweet bell pepper that turns a soft lavender-purple before ripening to red, adding real drama to the garden and the plate. These \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e plants produce blocky, thick-walled fruits with the crisp, mild sweetness of a classic bell. Choose these Lilac Bell pepper seeds when you want an eye-catching purple bell that tastes as good as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for gardeners who love unusual colors and for cooks who want a sweet, crunchy bell that stands out in fresh salads and veggie trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost, sowing 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil (70–85°F). Transplant once nights stay above 55°F, spacing 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grows in USDA zones 4–11 as a warm-season annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruits reach the lilac stage about 70–75 days from transplant; pick them purple for color or let them ripen red for maximum sweetness. Cut fruit with pruners to protect the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet and heat-free (0 Scoville), Lilac Bell is best enjoyed raw to show off its color — in salads, on crudite platters, or sliced fresh. The purple hue softens when cooked, so use it fresh for visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the purple color stay when cooked?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the lavender fades to green when heated, so enjoy it raw for full color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it spicy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is a sweet bell with zero heat (0 SHU).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen are they sweetest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce they finish ripening to red, though many gardeners pick them at the lilac stage for the color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856963279,"sku":"ORIPSL_07_28","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1pC-esYvkJa9PZ34oQNriH9rP9v84GvYJ_s0.png?v=1782920012","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/sweet-pepper-lilac-bell-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}