Description
25 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Bull Nose) (Capsicum annum) 72-80 days. This beauty is a Keystone Resistant Giant type open-pollinated bell pepper. The Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Pepper was selected for it’s erect habit and heavy yields. These bell peppers are blocky, 4 lobed, and thick fleshed, growing to 4-4½” in length by 3½” wide. Starting out a dark green, they will mature to a vibrant red on the vine. Plants are vigorous and productive growing to 26-30″ in height and producing throughout the season. The Emerald Giant sweet Bell Pepper is sweet and delicious; great fresh, in salads, roasted, or stuffed and baked. More vitamin C than an orange! Tolerant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Planting Instructions for Emerald Giant Sweet Pepper Seeds
Emerald Giant Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Soaking Pepper seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Emerald Giant Pepper plants, then transplant to garden about 2-4 weeks after the last frost date. Plant in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. Harvest can occur when Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers are firm and full sized, but still green, or when mature and full color for the variety (mature peppers can deteriorate quickly so keep a careful eye at harvest time). The less green the Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper the sweeter the flavor. It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting Emerald Giant to avoid damage to plant.
FAQ:
How long does it take Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Peppers to mature?
Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Peppers mature in 72-80 days.
What are the characteristics of Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Peppers?
These peppers are blocky, 4-lobed, and thick-fleshed, measuring 4-4½ inches in length and 3½ inches wide. They start dark green and mature to a vibrant red. The plants grow to 26-30 inches in height and produce heavily throughout the season.
What are the best uses for Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Peppers?
They are excellent for eating fresh, adding to salads, roasting, or stuffing and baking. They are also a rich source of vitamin C, containing more than an orange.
How should Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Pepper seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, soaking them for 2-8 hours to improve germination. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, and germination occurs in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Transplant seedlings to the garden 2-4 weeks after the last frost, spacing plants 12-18 inches apart in rows 24-30 inches apart.
When should Emerald Giant Sweet Bell Peppers be harvested?
Harvest when the peppers are firm and full-sized but still green for a milder flavor, or wait until they turn vibrant red on the vine for maximum sweetness. Use a knife or pruning clippers to avoid damaging the plant during harvest.
Stuart S. (verified owner) –
Excellent
Ken McConnell (verified owner) –
They look very good but I won’t plant them until next Spring. I’ll let you know
Mike H. (verified owner) –
Very satisfied with my purchase, good germination, sturdy plants and amazing peppers ! Highly recommend !
Tim W. (verified owner) –
Germinated well and produced wonderfully. This is a very tasty bell that is recommended highly.
Randy (verified owner) –
These sweet peppers really produce
Vernon Moore (verified owner) –
patricia toole (verified owner) –
5 star!
Lauren Campbell (verified owner) –
3 star!