Capsicum annum 'Bell Boy'

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Chilli pepperVegetable, DeciduousFamily: Solanaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Chilli peppers are grown for their fiery heat. This is caused by the alkaloid capsaicin, which is measured in Scoville Units. Most chilli peppers, even though they seem to have a hot bite, have only about 6000 units, compared to 'Habanero' which has an astonishing 200,000 units. Chillies are grown in the same way as sweet peppers but the fruit can be picked at any stage, when the colour is green or red.

Capsicum annum 'Bell Boy' produces sweet, deep green fruits which turn red as they mature. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Capsicum ‘Bell boy’ and wildlife

Capsicum ‘Bell boy’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Capsicum ‘Bell boy’ poisonous?

Capsicum ‘Bell boy’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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