Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of bell paper
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
-
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
Grape tomato
In Hindi
लाल शिमला मिर्च
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Rote Paprika
Traube Tomate
In French
Poivron rouge
tomate uva
In Spanish
Pimiento rojo
tomate uva
In Greek
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Pimentão vermelho
tomate uva
In Polish
Czerwona papryka
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Red Bell Pepper
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Bell Pepper is Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Red Bell Pepper flower color: White, Yellow and Green
Red Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato
Care of Red Bell Pepper and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Red Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.