Growing White Cloud Sweet Bell Peppers in Your Garden

The White Cloud sweet bell pepper is a stunning variety that brings both visual appeal and exceptional flavor to your garden. With its creamy white skin and compact growth habit, this pepper is perfect for gardeners looking for something unique and productive. White Cloud peppers are reliable producers that thrive in warm conditions and deliver sweet, tender fruit ideal for fresh eating and cooking.

Why Choose White Cloud?

White Cloud peppers stand out for their distinctive pale coloring and mild, sweet taste. These plants are naturally compact, making them excellent choices for container gardening or smaller garden spaces. The peppers mature to a beautiful ivory or pale yellow tone and have thin to medium walls that make them perfect for fresh salads, slicing, or light cooking. They're also an excellent option for gardeners who want to try something different from traditional red or green varieties.

Planting and Care

Start White Cloud seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. These peppers thrive in warm conditions, so maintain soil temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal germination. Once seedlings develop their first true leaves, ensure they receive plenty of light to develop into strong, healthy plants.

Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed thoroughly. Space plants 16 to 20 inches apart in a sunny location where they'll receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, and apply mulch around the base of plants to help retain moisture and maintain even soil temperatures.

Harvesting Your Peppers

White Cloud peppers can be harvested at any stage, though waiting for them to reach their full pale color allows the sweetness to fully develop. Pick peppers regularly to encourage continued production throughout the growing season. Use a sharp knife or pruners to remove peppers carefully, avoiding damage to the plant's branches.

Storage and Use

Fresh White Cloud peppers keep well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Their delicate flavor makes them ideal for fresh applications like salads, crudités, and slicing for snacking. They also freeze successfully when diced, providing a convenient ingredient for future meals. Enjoy these unique peppers raw to fully appreciate their crisp texture and sweet, mild flavor.

In Summary

The White Cloud Pepper produces a bell pepper with a lovely ivory hue, inside and out, glossy and pearly and sometimes tinged with purple. Like the clouds in the sky, they vary in shape and size from small to medium.

• High yields
• Crunchy and sweet
• Harvest any color
• Good fresh and cooked
• Grows well in containers and tight spaces

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Small-to-Medium/2"-5"
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 70-75 days

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato