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Sweet Pepper · Fruiting
Pepper (Lunchbox Orange)
Lunchbox Orange
Summer
SunFull sun, warmth-loving
WaterEven, moderate moisture.
Spacing18–24" apart
FeedingHeavy feeder; back off nitrogen at flowering.
Care
- Pinch early flowers until a strong branched 'Y' forms for a sturdier, more productive plant.
- Basil interplanted at bag edges deters aphids/whiteflies.
Harvest
Pick when fully colored for maximum sweetness.
Watch for
Aphid pressure peaks May–June and Sept–Oct in Atlanta.