Nude Gardeners

A group for fellow gardeners from around the world.

Bell peppers

Return to Discussions

I got a red bell pepper plant toward the beginning of summer. I cut down the first pepper that grew because the other plant I have came with one grown and when I waited for a bigger pepper it rotted off. When subsequent pepper appeared on my larger plant I waited, still haven't had the second pepper. I'm told that if I just wait they will turn red. Does anyone have experience with bell peppers?

This topic was edited
RE: Bell peppers

If you wait long enough, it will turn red and get sweeter. It can take 3-4 weeks once developed, depending on type and conditions it is grown in. I have grown a few peppers, and have had fun with superhots like the ghost pepper as well.

This post was edited
RE: Bell peppers

All mature bell peppers are red. The immature ones can be green, yellow or orange. I think it's worth it to wait for the red as it contains a lot more vitamins and minerals and yes, it is sweeter.

This post was edited
RE: Bell peppers

Every time I wait for them to turn red the sun gets to them and burns a brown spot on them. So I just pick them green. I may need more fertilizer to get more leaves.They take so long to grow. When they start getting big Georgia is in the late summer drought.

This post was edited

Moderator Actions

Manage Group SettingsApprove Pics/Videos Approve Members

Group Statistics

  • Members4850
  • Media657
  • Topics0
  • Posts Today0

Group Moderators

NoTanLines
70Northern, Michigan USJoined 16 years ago

Latest Posts

Community Gardenby Kisfobebma
Hello, New to the groupby AussieDain
Fall garden vs Hurricane ... that's an...by Bobisneked
Fall garden is working ... so farby nkhiker
Total garden re-work ... any experience?by nowretired