Everyone knows them in green, red, yellow and even black: the peppers. The first green peppers will be available in the greenhouse from mid-July. Fully colored pods from the end of July. Outdoor peppers that are ready for harvest follow three to four weeks later. Which are ripe?

Harvest peppers at different stages of ripeness

Whether stuffed, steamed, grilled or dried - peppers from your own garden or balcony taste delicious. With the right care, fully ripe peppers can be harvested in abundance.

Why prefer red to green?

Many people love peppers but prefer the red or yellow pods to the green ones. Why? The green peppers are not a different variety, they are not yet ripe. That's why they don't taste fruity sweet compared to the red pods, but rather a bit bitter. Seeds from unripe pods cannot germinate and are unsuitable for growing the peppers yourself.

It doesn't matter which type of pepper - the harvest time is the same

It takes about 3 weeks for green peppers to become ripe and red. The harvest season begins in July and lasts until October. If you cover the pepper plants with foil in autumn or overwinter them in the greenhouse, you can extend the harvest time by another 3 to 4 weeks and enjoy garden-fresh pods in November.

Green peppers ripen after harvest

Green peppers are not easy to ripen. But this method has proven its worth: pack the peppers in a box. Place the ripe tomato in the middle, close the box tightly and leave in a cool place for 2 to 3 weeks. Check box frequently to make sure it is dry all over. And then just be surprised if the green pods have turned red.

The 3 most important pepper harvest tips

  • Harvest peppers only when they are fully ripe. This guarantees the highest vitamin content and the best aroma.
  • Harvest peppers in the morning or early morning when they have the most nutrients.
  • Cut off the peppers with a sharp grafting knife or scissors so as not to damage the shoots and other fruits.

tips and tricks

The peppers should be harvested by the end of October. After the pod has been cut off, the plant has time to close the open stalks again before the onset of frost.

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Vegetable garden