Canary Sweet Bell Peppers

Grow vibrant yellow bell peppers with Canary – a beautiful sweet pepper variety that produces bright canary-yellow, blocky fruits with crisp texture, sweet flavor, and zero heat. These eye-catching peppers add stunning color to gardens and dishes, perfect for fresh eating, grilling, stuffing, and adding visual appeal to salads and stir-fries.

Growing Information

• Days to maturity: 70-80 days from transplant (yellow), 90-100 days (red ripe)
• Planting: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-30 inches apart
• Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Zones: 3-11 (warm-season annual)

Harvest & Use

Harvest when peppers reach full size and turn bright canary-yellow with glossy skin. The blocky, 3-4 inch fruits are perfect for fresh eating, grilling, roasting, stuffing, or adding to salads and stir-fries. The sweet, crisp flavor and vibrant color make these ideal for rainbow pepper displays and colorful cooking. Each plant produces 8-12 peppers throughout the season. Store fresh peppers in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Care Tips

Canary sweet peppers thrive in warm, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and regular feeding. Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruiting. Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Support plants with stakes or cages as they grow 24-30 inches tall and become heavy with fruit. Companion plant with basil, marigolds, or onions for natural pest management and garden diversity.

Why Choose Canary

This vibrant variety offers exceptional color, sweet flavor, and reliable performance that adds visual excitement to gardens and meals. The bright yellow color provides beautiful contrast in rainbow pepper plantings and colorful dishes. Whether you're creating stunning salads, grilling for summer meals, or want eye-catching peppers for market sales, Canary delivers superior quality and visual impact.