Wildlife value of Bell Pepper — an unexpected bonus

I planted Bell Pepper primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. productive over a long season with successive sowing seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a greenhouse or polytunnel for season extension which allows me to watch the activity up close. clearing beds and preparing soil with compost in autumn is the most active period for wildlife visits. consistent deep watering rather than frequent shallow watering is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. blight in warm wet summers especially on tomatoes is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.