Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Purple Bell is blocky in shape, the way a bell should be. 3x4 inches or larger. Fruits turn an amazing deep purple, almost black, with a slight green undertone when ready. They start with a green color, then ripen to purple and red with enough time. Compact, short, and bushy plant.