Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

Purple Beauty Bell Pepper - Organic

"A small, square, purple pepper that adds color to the vegetable garden as well as to the plate."

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Number of seeds 20 seeds

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With its deep purple, almost black skin when ripe, the Purple Beauty pepper immediately catches the eye in the vegetable garden. Its square, thick-walled fruits stand out against lush green foliage that remains vibrant throughout the summer, creating a lively and colorful corner of the garden. A warm-season variety, it thrives in well-warmed soil and sheltered locations, where it provides a bountiful harvest at the end of summer.

Originating from the large sweet pepper family, this cultivar was selected for its beautiful purple color. In the garden, it's a reliable plant: with its relatively compact growth, it's well-suited to both edible flowerbeds and large containers, provided there's enough warmth. In a harmonious vegetable garden, it naturally combines with flowers and herbs that attract pollinators, contributing to a diverse and nutritious space.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Sensitive to cold and cool nights; requires well-warmed soil and a sunny location to color and fruit well.

The Purple Beauty pepper is a sweet pepper used as a fruit-vegetable in many culinary preparations. Its thick-walled, square fruits can be eaten raw, for example in salads or as crunchy sticks, or cooked in stir-fries, vegetable medleys, stuffings, and stews. The purple color adds a decorative touch to dishes, especially when combined with peppers of other colors.

The fruits can be eaten at different stages of ripeness, depending on the desired color and flavor. Surpluses can also be preserved by freezing after being cut into strips or cubes, or incorporated into preserves using standard cooking methods for sweet peppers.