{"product_id":"criolla-sella-pepper-copy","title":"Chocolate Bell","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChocolate Bell Pepper \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sweet Pepper That Ripens to Chocolate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGreen peppers are just the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLeave Chocolate Bell Pepper on the plant and something remarkable happens: the fruit matures into a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erich chocolate-brown pepper with sweet, crisp flesh underneath.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDespite the name, it doesn’t taste like chocolate. Instead, you get the familiar sweet bell-pepper flavor in one of the most unusual colors in the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGrow it for salads. Stuff it. Roast it. Grill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eOr grow it simply because \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebrown peppers are incredibly cool.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Chocolate Bell Pepper?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncredible chocolate-brown color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruits mature from green to deep chocolate-brown, creating a pepper that looks unlike almost anything you’ll find at a supermarket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🫑 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweet, not hot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChocolate Bell is a sweet pepper with essentially no capsaicin heat—perfect for anyone who loves pepper flavor without the burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e😋 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrisp \u0026amp; flavorful.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature fruits develop sweet, juicy flesh that’s excellent raw or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍳 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse it everywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuff it, grill it, roast it, sauté it, chop it into salsa, or slice it fresh for salads and snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🌈 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow a rainbow of peppers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair Chocolate Bell with red, yellow, orange, purple, and green peppers for an incredible garden harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Does It Turn Brown?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePepper color changes dramatically as fruits mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYoung Chocolate Bell peppers begin \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e because their tissues contain abundant chlorophyll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAs the fruit ripens, chlorophyll breaks down while other pigments become visible and accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Chocolate Bell, the combination of remaining chlorophyll and ripening pigments creates the distinctive \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edeep brown or chocolate coloration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIt’s plant chemistry creating a color you rarely see in vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun — 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately ¼ inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 18–24 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 7–21 days in warm soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Water consistently while allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Pick green for an earlier harvest or allow fruits to fully develop their chocolate-brown color for mature flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Tender perennial generally grown as an annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ePeppers love \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarmth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eStart seeds indoors approximately \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8–10 weeks before your last frost\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Pepper seeds germinate most reliably in warm growing media, so a seedling heat mat can be especially helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAfter transplanting, avoid pushing young plants outside while nights are still cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarm roots + warm nights = happier peppers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen vs. Chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOne plant gives you two different harvest experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🟢 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Green\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick immature peppers when they’re firm and full-sized for a fresh, classic green-pepper flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave fruits on the plant longer and they’ll develop their distinctive chocolate coloration and sweeter mature flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eTry both and decide which stage you like best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Garden to Kitchen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🥗 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEat It Raw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlice into salads or serve with dips for sweet, crisp crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrill It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh heat brings out even more sweetness and adds smoky flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍳 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSauté It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect with onions for sandwiches, fajitas, eggs, pasta, and countless other dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🧀 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuff It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe classic bell-pepper shape makes it perfect for filling with rice, vegetables, meat, cheese, or grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🍕 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePut It on Everything\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePizza, tacos, omelets, soups, sauces, kabobs—the possibilities are almost endless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffed peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFajitas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow vegetable gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🔥 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweet peppers and many hot peppers are the same species.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Both can belong to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e despite tasting dramatically different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBell peppers don’t produce meaningful heat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e They lack the high concentrations of capsaicinoids responsible for the burning sensation of hot peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🤎 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChocolate doesn’t describe the flavor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It refers to the unusual rich brown coloration of the ripe fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🟢 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen peppers are immature peppers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Allowing many varieties to remain on the plant changes their color, sweetness, aroma, and nutritional profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePepper plants are technically perennial.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In warm, frost-free climates they can survive beyond a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow a Pepper People Have to Ask About.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003ePut a Chocolate Bell Pepper on the kitchen counter and someone is going to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Why is that pepper brown?”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThat’s part of the fun of growing your own food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYou aren’t limited to what supermarkets decide vegetables should look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYou can grow purple carrots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWhite tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGolden peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eAnd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echocolate-brown bell peppers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Chocolate Bell—and grow a sweet pepper that’s anything but ordinary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 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