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Miniature Yellow Bell Pepper Seeds

Scientific name Capsicum annuum

About this variety

Miniature Yellow Bell produces small, blocky sweet peppers that ripen from green to bright yellow. The approximately 2-inch fruits have two or three lobes and a crisp bite, making them useful for fresh snacks, salads, pickling, and small stuffed peppers. These are sweet bells with no intended heat, carried on short, stocky plants often listed around 16 inches...

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25 minimum seeds per packet
Gardener experience

Moderate

Germination difficulty

Moderate

Germination time

10–21 Days at 80–95 °F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    10–21 Daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 80–95 °F
  • Maturity
    90-99 DaysAbout 90 days from transplanting to mature yellow fruit; climate and harvest stage affect timing.
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    Stake recommended · space 18 in · rows 36 in
  • Plant habit
    Annual · 13–18 in tall
  • Best use
    Fresh snacks, salads, small stuffed peppers, pickling, and containers
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We regularly test seed quality and germination as lots move through storage and packing. We stand behind the seed we send and want customers to contact us when a packet does not perform as reasonably expected.

1-year seed warrantyCoverage begins on the date of purchase.

When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

Non-GMO / BE seed policyWe do not buy or sell genetically engineered or bioengineered seed.

Every seed variety we sell is non-GMO.

USDA’s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard defines bioengineered foods as containing detectable genetic material modified through in vitro recombinant DNA methods in ways not achievable through conventional breeding or found in nature.

  • Hybrid means parent lines were conventionally crossed; hybrid does not mean GMO.
  • Heirloom and open-pollinated describe how a variety is maintained and reproduced.
  • Organic certification is separate and is shown only when verified for the individual product.

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Packed in Colerain, North CarolinaPrepared in our seed room for gardens across the country.

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What to expect from Miniature Yellow Bell Pepper Seeds

Small, sweet, 2-inch bells ripen bright yellow on short, stocky plants.

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Miniature Yellow Bell produces small, blocky sweet peppers that ripen from green to bright yellow. The approximately 2-inch fruits have two or three lobes and a crisp bite, making them useful for fresh snacks, salads, pickling, and small stuffed peppers. These are sweet bells with no intended heat, carried on short, stocky plants often listed around 16 inches tall. Their compact habit is useful in smaller gardens and containers, though they still need a warm season and steady care to color fully.

History and identity

Miniature Yellow Bell is an open-pollinated heirloom also cataloged as Yellow Miniature. Miniature yellow and red bells were among the peppers preserved by Ohio gardener Lucina Cress, who used them for stuffed, pickled peppers. This is published history of the named variety; it does not establish the chain of custody of every modern seed lot.

Sowing and establishment

Start indoors about 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep the seed-starting mix warm, around 80–90°F. Allow roughly 10–21 days for emergence, depending on warmth and seed condition. Give seedlings strong light. Harden gradually, then transplant after frost when nights are consistently above 50°F and the soil is warm. Space about 18 inches apart, with 30–36 inches between rows.

Growing and care

Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moisture steady through flowering and fruit filling, using mulch once soil is warm. Avoid excess nitrogen. A small stake can help if a heavily loaded plant leans. In containers, check moisture often and feed moderately; restricted roots dry faster than garden soil.

Harvest and use

Use peppers green if desired, or allow them to turn fully yellow for their mature color and sweeter flavor. Clip stems rather than tearing fruit from the branches. Allow about 90 days from transplanting; warmth and harvest stage can change timing. Refrigerate fresh peppers and use while crisp, or chop and freeze. Follow a tested recipe for shelf-stable pickles.

Saving seed

Choose fully ripe yellow fruits from healthy, true-to-type plants. Remove seed, separate it from flesh, and spread it thinly to dry completely before storage. Peppers can cross through insect visits; isolate varieties or bag unopened flowers if keeping seed true to type. Collect from several plants and label the harvest year and variety.

Minimum Seed Count: 25 seeds

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1Essential fitTiming, light, and space
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3Soil, drainage, and waterRoot-zone readiness
4Questions for this pepper seedCrop-specific decisions
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Recorded product profileSome experience is helpfulModerate or temperature-sensitiveRead why
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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.5–7.0
Water needsModerate
LightFull sun

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Capsicum annuum

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep moisture steady through flowering and fruit filling, using mulch once soil is warm. Avoid excess nitrogen. A small stake can help if a heavily loaded plant leans. In containers, check moisture often and feed moderately; restricted roots dry faster than garden soil.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Start indoors about 8 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep the seed-starting mix warm, around 80–90°F. Allow roughly 10–21 days for emergence, depending on warmth and seed condition. Give seedlings strong light. Harden gradually, then transplant after frost when nights are consistently above 50°F and the soil is warm. Space about 18 inches apart, with 30–36 inches between rows.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Harvest and use: Use peppers green if desired, or allow them to turn fully yellow for their mature color and sweeter flavor. Clip stems rather than tearing fruit from the branches. Allow about 90 days from transplanting; warmth and harvest stage can change timing. Refrigerate fresh peppers and use while crisp, or chop and freeze. Follow a tested recipe for shelf-stable pickles.

Seed saving: Choose fully ripe yellow fruits from healthy, true-to-type plants. Remove seed, separate it from flesh, and spread it thinly to dry completely before storage. Peppers can cross through insect visits; isolate varieties or bag unopened flowers if keeping seed true to type. Collect from several plants and label the harvest year and variety.

Uses and garden roles

Use peppers green if desired, or allow them to turn fully yellow for their mature color and sweeter flavor. Clip stems rather than tearing fruit from the branches. Allow about 90 days from transplanting; warmth and harvest stage can change timing. Refrigerate fresh peppers and use while crisp, or chop and freeze. Follow a tested recipe for shelf-stable pickles.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Choose fully ripe yellow fruits from healthy, true-to-type plants. Remove seed, separate it from flesh, and spread it thinly to dry completely before storage. Peppers can cross through insect visits; isolate varieties or bag unopened flowers if keeping seed true to type. Collect from several plants and label the harvest year and variety.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Cold soil slows establishment, while heat or cold stress can interrupt fruit set. Uneven water contributes to blossom-end rot; keep moisture steady and avoid damaging roots. Watch for aphids, mites, leaf spots, and chewing pests. Rotate nightshade crops and avoid splashing soil onto foliage.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
Q: Are these hot peppers?
A: No. Miniature Yellow Bell is a sweet bell pepper, listed at 0 Scoville heat units.

Q: How large are the fruits?
A: About 2 inches, with two or three lobes.

Q: Why are my peppers still green?
A: Green is the immature color. Leave sound fruit on the plant until it turns yellow, with enough warmth and growing time.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

Common name: Miniature Yellow Bell Pepper

Cultivar or variety: Miniature Yellow Bell

Miniature Yellow Bell is an open-pollinated heirloom also cataloged as Yellow Miniature. Miniature yellow and red bells were among the peppers preserved by Ohio gardener Lucina Cress, who used them for stuffed, pickled peppers. This is published history of the named variety; it does not establish the chain of custody of every modern seed lot.

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