Capsicum annum 'Bell Boy'

Chilli peppers are grown for their fiery heat. This is caused by the alkaloid capsaicin, which is measured in Scoville Units. Most chilli peppers, even though they seem to have a hot bite, have only about 6000 units, compared to 'Habanero' which has an astonishing 200,000 units. Chillies are grown in the same way as sweet peppers but the fruit can be picked at any stage, when the colour is green or red.

Capsicum annum 'Bell Boy' produces sweet, deep green fruits which turn red as they mature. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).