I ran across this plant at a local Amish garden center in late spring. It was the only one left on the shelf, and the label 'Sweet Heat' caught my eye. Being curious, I brought it home and planted it in the row with other bell peppers. I watched it grow, and it seemed to stop growing at about 14" tall and about the same spread. There were lots of buds and blooms. I picked the first peppers on July 26th, and they are the ones I posted pictures of today, August 3, 2015. They are very colorful, but the taste is what I had waited for! I expected them to be hot, but I was pleasantly surprised with a mild, tangy flavor, suitable for salads or for eating raw. I liked them so much that I ate the one pictured above. They are crispy, juicy, and delicious! The size of the fruits is about 4+ inches in length. I am glad I found this last plant at the garden center. I had noticed that Burpee Seed Company had the seeds available in early summer.

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