Grow Big Bertha Bell Peppers, a premium variety known for its extra-large size, sweet flavor, and crisp texture. These thick-walled, blocky peppers can grow up to 7 inches long and 4 inches wide, making them ideal for stuffing, slicing, and roasting. High-yielding and disease-resistant, this variety thrives in gardens, containers, and greenhouses, producing an abundant harvest of deep green peppers that ripen to vibrant red.
Key Features:
- Extra-Large Peppers Grows up to 7 inches long and 4 inches wide.
- Sweet & Crisp Thick-walled with a juicy, mild flavor.
- High-Yielding Produces an abundance of large peppers throughout the season.
- Versatile Use Perfect for stuffing, grilling, sauting, and fresh eating.
- Disease Resistant Strong resistance to common pepper diseases.
Product Details:
- Quantity: 10 seeds per pack
- Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
- Plant Type: Annual
- Mature Height: 2436 inches
- Fruit Size: 67 inches long, 34 inches wide
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Harvest Time: 7075 days after transplanting
Planting Instructions:
- Seed Starting: Start indoors 810 weeks before the last frost.
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Germination: Maintain temperatures of 7085F; expect germination in 714 days.
- Transplanting: Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
- Spacing: Plant 1824 inches apart in rows 2436 inches apart.
Care & Maintenance:
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks for optimal growth.
- Pruning: Remove lower leaves and any weak stems to encourage airflow and healthy development.
- Harvesting: Pick when peppers are fully grown and firm; green at 70 days, red at 80+ days for maximum sweetness.