“Mini Bells” sweet pepper

Mini Bells Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum) – Red, Ideal for Irish Greenhouses

Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Common Name: Mini Bells Sweet Pepper
Heirloom | Open-Pollinated | Non-GMO | Annual

Mini Bells is a compact sweet pepper variety producing vibrant red, mini bell-shaped fruit, perfect for Irish growers using greenhouses or polytunnels. These plants deliver a steady harvest of sweet, juicy peppers with excellent flavour, making them a favourite for small-space gardening in Ireland’s cooler climate.

The seed for this variety was originally sourced from the renowned French heirloom seed organization Kokopelli, known for preserving rare and traditional vegetable varieties.
? Product Highlights:

Fruit Size: 4–6 cm long, bell-shaped mini peppers

Color: Bright, glossy red only

Flavor: Sweet, crisp, mild, ideal fresh or cooked

Plant Size: Compact (30–45 cm tall), suitable for pots and greenhouse benches

Days to Maturity: 60–75 days from transplant under protection

Yield: High and continuous throughout the growing season

? Growing Information (Irish Conditions):

Sow Indoors: Late January to early March for optimal growth

Growing Environment: Greenhouse or heated polytunnel recommended for best results

Transplant: After last frost and when soil warms (April–May)

Light: Full sun exposure in greenhouse or sheltered outdoor spots

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content, pH 6.0–7.0

Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; avoid wetting foliage

Feeding: Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 10–14 days during flowering and fruiting

Spacing: 30 cm between plants

Harvest: Pick when fruit is fully red for best taste and texture

?? Historical Background:

Mini Bells peppers descend from the ancient Capsicum annuum family, first domesticated thousands of years ago in Central and South America. Modern breeding has focused on creating compact, high-yielding varieties ideal for greenhouse cultivation. In Ireland’s cooler climate, growing Mini Bells in protected environments allows gardeners to enjoy sweet, early peppers despite the short outdoor season.