{"product_id":"islander-pepper","title":"Islander Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIslander Bell Pepper (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum Annuum) Live Plant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 55 days lavender, 80 red ripe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: Spider mites \u0026amp; white fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: Harvest when bluish purple or red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA plant hardiness zone: 4a-11b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoville heat units: 100 (not hot) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: Perennial in frost free conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Islander Pepper is a dependable sweet bell variety that performs well-enough in our hot, humid climate like ours. Plants grow upright and sturdy, producing medium-sized, blocky peppers with a crisp texture and mild flavor. They can be harvested at different stages—picked young for a lighter, milder taste or left on the plant to fully ripen for a sweeter flavor. We typically don’t recommend that people grow bell peppers but our friends over at Tiny Farm have had some decent success with this variety. For best results, start plants fall or winter to take advantage of the long growing season, or plant again in spring for summer growing. They prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, and they respond well to a boost of compost or organic fertilizer. Consistent watering is important, as dry spells can cause blossoms to drop, reducing yields. As the fruit begins to set, a light stake or small cage can support the branches and prevent breakage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665023176786,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023209554,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665023242322,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_46832.heic?v=1786465251","url":"https:\/\/littlerivernursery.co\/products\/islander-pepper","provider":"Little River Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}