{"product_id":"dragonfly-bell-pepper","title":"Dragonfly Bell Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragonfly is a sweet bell pepper whose fruit turn a deep purple, almost black, soon after setting. The thick walls are crisp and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are productive and do well even in lower-fertility soil. It is an F1 hybrid and an All-America Selections winner, with resistance to tobacco mosaic and tomato mosaic viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 30–45 cm (12–18\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Recommended under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit are about 8–10 cm, starting light green and quickly turning deep purple, holding that colour for a long time before eventually ripening red. Edible purple fruit can be picked about 55 days from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Sweet (0 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads and crudités\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting and grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: Well suited for: home gardens, containers and cooks who want colourful sweet peppers early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288502612139,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/too-hot-for-picture-day_4d7239b9-62f3-4ef4-9e5f-96b48bdaf0b3.png?v=1792198801","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/dragonfly-bell-pepper","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}