{"product_id":"bell-pepper-sweet-chocolate","title":"\u003ctc\u003e'Sweet Chocolate' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum\u003c\/tc\u003e","description":"\u003ctc\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Chocolate' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBell Pepper\u003c\/span\u003e – compact rarity with chocolate-brown fruits. \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is a compact bell pepper with uniquely colored fruits that ripen to chocolate-brown, offering a mild, sweet, and aromatic flavor. It matures early and is ideally suited for cultivation in greenhouses, protected outdoor beds, and containers. Robust, high-yielding, and open-pollinated – perfect for self-sufficiency and organic growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"69\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Origin_History_-_Herkunft_Geschichte_-_Origem_e_Historia_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065844\" \u003e   Origin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sweet Chocolate' – an open-pollinated bell pepper from the 1960s, bred by Prof. Elwyn M. Meader in New Hampshire (USA). Meader was a renowned plant breeder and professor of horticulture who advocated for robust, freely accessible crop varieties. The variety was developed as part of an initiative to promote freely reproducible cultivars and as a deliberate statement against the increasing commercialization and industrial patenting of seeds. It thus stands as an exemplar of the fundamental right to seed freedom and the preservation of genetic diversity in vegetable cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980s and 1990s, the variety partly fell into obscurity. Today, it is fortunately being cultivated again by organic seed initiatives and preservation organizations and offered as a historical rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts hallmark features are the extraordinary chocolate-brown skin and brick-red flesh – a completely new coloration at the time, which quickly made it a horticultural curiosity. With its mild-sweet, aromatic flavor and decorative appearance, it is considered a historical rarity and a true enrichment in the variety garden. To this day, 'Sweet Chocolate' is maintained by enthusiasts and seed-preservation initiatives and is regarded as a symbol of the importance of freely accessible, non-patented crop varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"119\" width=\"59\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Appearance_Characteristics_-_Aussehen_Merkmale_-_Aparencia_Caracteristicas_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065935\" \u003e   Appearance \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows compact and upright, reaching a height of about 60–80 cm. It produces numerous fruit clusters and bears vigorous, dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80-100 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocky to elongated, about 8-10 cm in size\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate-brown with brick-red flesh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick-walled, juicy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild-sweet and aromatic – versatile in use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Usage_Cultivation_Highlights_-_Verwendung_Anbau-Higlights_-_Utilizacao_e_Destaques_do_Cultivo_-_www.benjis.net_2f09de09-588a-47b6-ae70-802633c65d50.jpg?v=1763065990\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\" \u003e  Usage \u0026amp; Cultivation Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sweet Chocolate' fruits are excellent for fresh eating, cooking, roasting, grilling, and especially for stuffing. Their mild-sweet, aromatic flavor and the extraordinary chocolate-brown skin with brick-red flesh make them a true eye-catcher in vegetable dishes, adding both visual appeal and culinary distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to their compact growth and resilience, the variety thrives reliably in greenhouses, protected outdoor beds, and especially in containers. It matures early, produces abundant fruits, and impresses with its versatile use. In addition, it is easy to care for, shows good adaptability to different sites, and delivers stable yields even under changing weather conditions. Its decorative, chocolate-brown fruits ripen evenly, making the plant not only a culinary but also a visual enrichment in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompared to other bell peppers, 'Sweet Chocolate' is compact, particularly aromatic, and highly decorative – an ideal choice for those who value open-pollinated peppers with an exceptional appearance and history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/tc\u003e","brand":"Benjis Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":44048010772799,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/benjis-seeds-capsicum-annuum-bell-pepper-sweet-chocolate-product-seeds-01.webp?v=1784369201","url":"https:\/\/www.benjis.net\/en\/products\/bell-pepper-sweet-chocolate","provider":"Benjis Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}