Capsicum Mini Belle Mixed Seed

Capsicum Mini Belle Mixed Seed produces miniature red, yellow and brown bell peppers with sweet, firm, thick flesh. It is a colourful choice for South African gardeners who want snack-size sweet peppers for containers, raised beds and edible gardens.

View Our Detailed Grow Guide: Pepper and Chilli Grow Guide for South African Conditions

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Frost-tender vegetable, usually grown as an annual.
• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name: Sweet pepper / mini bell pepper.

Growing Information

• General Sowing Time: Start in pots or trays, then transplant outside once warm weather has settled and frost risk has passed.
• Position: Sunny, sheltered position protected from strong winds.
• Sow Depth: About 6 mm in warm seed trays.
• Spacing: Around 60 cm apart.
• Germination: Best in warm seed mix at 27-32 C; germination is slow in cool soil.
• Height: Compact sweet pepper habit; ideal for containers and small productive spaces.
• Available Pack Sizes: 5 g raw seed, 20 g raw seed
• Soil: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter; the guide notes pH 6.0-7.0 as ideal.
• Harvest: Peppers and chillies are typically harvested about 70-90 days after planting.

Why Grow Capsicum Mini Belle Mixed?

• Miniature bell peppers in a useful red, yellow and brown colour mix.
• Sweet, firm, thick flesh makes them good for fresh eating and cooking.
• Colourful fruit adds interest to edible gardens and patio containers.
• A good choice for gardeners who prefer sweet peppers without chilli heat.
• Works well in sunny beds or larger containers.

Garden Uses

Grow Mini Belle Mixed in vegetable beds, raised planters or large containers. Use the small sweet peppers fresh, sliced into salads, cooked into meals or picked as colourful lunchbox-style garden produce.

Growing Notes

• Start seed under protection and transplant when seedlings are strong enough to handle.
• Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.
• Add compost or well-rotted organic matter before planting.
• Feed every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertiliser during active growth.
• Harvest fruit when they reach the colour and size you prefer.

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