Chocolate Bell Pepper – Live Plant | Sweet Dark Brown Heirloom

Rich, Glossy & Uniquely Beautiful — The Sweetest Bell You’ve Never Grown

Chocolate Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a uniquely beautiful sweet pepper that matures to a rich, glossy dark brown exterior with luscious deep red flesh inside. Early blooming and productive, it delivers classic bell pepper sweetness with a slightly deeper, richer flavor. Stunning in salads, roasted, or stuffed — and a guaranteed conversation starter at the table.

Plant Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Heat Level: 0 SHU — sweet, no heat
• Fruit: Standard bell size, dark chocolate-brown skin, deep red interior
• Plant Size: 18–24 in tall
• Days to Maturity: ~70 days from transplant
• Best For: Salads, roasting, stuffing, snacking
• Container Friendly: Yes – 5-gallon pot or 18″ container

Growing Tips

Plant in full sun with rich, well-draining soil. Amend the planting hole with compost and feed every 2–3 weeks for the first 6 weeks. Mulch the base with 1–2″ of compost to retain moisture. Keep indoors during cold snaps below 55°F.

Harvest Tips

Harvest with clean garden scissors when the skin has fully turned chocolate brown. Frequent harvesting encourages new bud formation and extends the productive season.