Organic 'Little Tangerine Bells' Pepper
Organic 'Little Tangerine Bells' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from the seed company Gaia, a small red pepper in clusters with a fresh taste and juicy texture
The 'Little Tangerine Bells' pepper produces charming, round, red fruits, about the size of a tennis ball , with juicy flesh and a fresh , delicately sweet flavor. These small peppers, borne in dense clusters on sturdy plants, resemble highly decorative miniature bells, while offering a bright flavor ideal for summer salads, antipasti, or raw dishes. A variety developed by Bird & Bee Seeds and supported by the Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) , it celebrates seed freedom and the sharing of heritage varieties. Its compact and productive growth habit allows for an abundant harvest of small, uniform, and vibrant fruits.
Versatile, vigorous and of great culinary value, it enriches the vegetable garden as much by its aesthetics as by its taste.
Companion plants : Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold
Nefarious plants : Broad beans, Brassicaceae, Fennel
Spread/Habit : Dense and bushy
Plant height : 45 to 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 20 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Round red fruits in clusters, fresh taste, OSSI selection, productive, ideal for salads
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Fresh, juicy, sweet
Cold tolerance : Not hardy
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Place the seeds about 1 cm deep in warm potting soil, maintained between 27 and 31°C to encourage efficient germination, usually in seven to twenty-one days. Harden off the seedlings at 18–19°C before transplanting. Provide full sun (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). Space plants 30 to 45 cm apart and rows 45 to 60 cm apart. Thanks to their compact but dense growth habit, good air circulation promotes abundant and consistent production.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest the first fruits quickly to encourage continuous production . Picked when bright red, they reveal their maximum freshness. Store them at 10-12°C with 95% relative humidity to preserve their firmness and juiciness.
Usage ideas
• In summer salads , where their freshness is fully expressed
• As antipasti or raw vegetable platters
• Roasted or grilled to soften their natural sweetness
• Stuffed into bite-sized pieces thanks to their small round shape
• In light preserves to extend the season
The 'Little Tangerine Bells' pepper combines miniature charm, fresh taste, and generous yield. A heritage variety supported by the OSSI, it celebrates seed diversity while offering a bright and joyful culinary experience.
