Sweet Chocolate
Also known as Choco · Sweet Chocolate Pepper
Sweet Chocolate is an open-pollinated bell pepper that produces medium-sized fruit ripening from green to deep chocolate brown on the outside with brick-red flesh inside. It was developed for early harvest in cooler climates.
Growing
~70 days to maturity
Fruit size
10–13 cm
Flavor
Classic sweet bell flavor with no heat.
About
The oblong fruits reach about 10 to 13 cm long with thick, sweet walls and a smooth surface. Flavor is mild and sweet with no detectable heat, suiting fresh salads, roasting, stuffing, or frying. Plants set fruit early and handle cooler nights better than many standard bells.
Backstory
Elwyn Meader introduced Sweet Chocolate through the University of New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station in 1965. The variety was selected for reliable early maturity in short-season northern gardens.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Sweet Chocolate?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 0 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Sweet Chocolate taste like?
- Classic sweet bell flavor with no heat.
- How do I grow Sweet Chocolate?
- Sweet Chocolate: about 70 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 4-11.
- What can I substitute for Sweet Chocolate?
- Bell Pepper