Capsicum annuum
Is Bell pepper toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Bell pepper against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants (general list, not a page for this plant). This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Bell pepper
- Water
- About every 3 days
- Feed
- About every 14 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
- Harvest
- About 85 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 8 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Bell pepper about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Bell pepper toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Bell pepper against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
How often should I water Bell pepper?
As a starting point, water Bell pepper about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Bell pepper need?
Bell pepper does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
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