Peppers - Sweet & Bell Peppers - Sweet Chocolate - Org

Sweet Chocolate Organic Pepper has early, med-sized, tomato shaped fruits that start out glossy-green then turn chocolate brown. Sweet Chocolate has good yields, is sweet and crisp, and holds well when frozen whole. The peppers have thick walls, and turn from green, to a beautiful dark chocolate when mature; interior walls are brick red. This plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers and is excellent in salads. When planting, select a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Prepare the garden bed by using a garden fork or tiller to loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2 to 4 inch layer of compost. If you like, start plants indoors in flats or pots 8 to 10 weeks before the average last frost date. Set 15 to 18 inches apart and provide windbreaks to minimize transplant shock. . ... more info