Bell pepper

Sultan Bell Pepper (Sultan F1): Characteristics

Sultan bell pepper is an F1 hybrid bell pepper variety, also sold or known as Sultan F1 or Sultan sweet pepper. It is not a registered variety, so the facts here come from its seller and farm sources. It comes from East West Seed (also sold by Harbest Agribusiness).

4 min read Updated October 23, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
Vegetable terraces and plastic tunnels on the slopes of Mankayan, Benguet, the kind of farm where Sultan bell pepper is grown
Photo: Patrickroque01, CC BY SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

If you came here looking for Sultan F1 or Sultan sweet pepper, this is the same bell pepper. The facts below come from its seller and from farm sources, each one listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our bell pepper variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Land preparation for vegetables.

  • Type: F1 hybrid.

Key facts about Sultan bell pepper

From its seller and farm sources
TraitWhat the record shows
Breeder or ownerEast West Seed (also sold by Harbest Agribusiness)
Also known asSultan F1, Sultan sweet pepper, East West Sultan
TypeF1 hybrid
Days to harvest, per the sellerfirst harvest 55 to 60 days after transplanting

How long does it take, and how much does it yield?

Days to harvest, by the seller's count: first harvest 55 to 60 days after transplanting. No trial on record checks this figure yet, so treat it as the seller's own and compare with farms near you before you plan a season around it.

Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.

Is it resistant to pests and diseases?

No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.

The pests and diseases that hit bell pepper fields most often: anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Cercospora leaf spot, Corn earworm, cutworm. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.

What its seller and farm sources say

  • Days to harvest: First harvest 55 to 60 days after transplanting.
  • Fruit: Conical sweet pepper, firm, smooth and thick, light green turning red.
  • High yielding.
  • Keeps long after picking.

Why farmers know it: sold in Philippine farm shops under the East West name. These are the seller's own figures, from its own trials. So plant a small area first, and compare it with your usual bell pepper on the same ground.

Where and when to plant Sultan bell pepper

Bell pepper does best in cool places such as Benguet and Bukidnon. In the lowlands, pick a heat tolerant hybrid and grow it in the dry season under some shade. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Vegetables in the Philippines.

Before you buy seed

  • Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
  • Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
  • Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
  • Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Plan your next bell pepper season

Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.

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Bell pepper varieties like this one

These are the closest matches among the bell pepper varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.

Is Sultan F1 the same as Sultan?
Yes. Sultan F1 is another name for Sultan. Seed sellers use both, so ask for either one.
Can I save its seed?
No. It is a hybrid, so seed saved from it does not grow true and yields less. Buy new seed each season.
Where can I buy seed of Sultan?
Ask an accredited seed dealer in your province, the seller named on this page or your municipal agriculturist. Look for the certified seed tag or a sealed pack before you pay.

See how Sultan will do on your farm

With Libre + Anee, see its full record: how it yields, its strengths and weaknesses against pests, diseases and the weather, and whether it fits your farm, your season and your soil.

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