Vasquez Rich   10 #13 Posted August 16, 2018 I think only chillis are red to start with, sweet peppers usually start green, then go orange/yellow, then red as they mature.  Mine are currently all green too though, only one is any decent size yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad   3,828 #14 Posted August 16, 2018 I think only chillis are red to start with, sweet peppers usually start green, then go orange/yellow, then red as they mature. Mine are currently all green too though, only one is any decent size yet.  Thanks for your help but I bought them as sweet green peppers . Will they change colour , if not when should I pick them ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Vasquez Rich   10 #15 Posted August 16, 2018 I cut this from a site called "gardenweb.com"..  "Sweet Bell type peppers are can be harvested when firm and full size (at least 3 1/2 to 4 inches) but still green. If left to ripen, they may also turn red, yellow, orange, purple or even chocolate-colored depending on the cultivar. The less green you see, the sweeter the taste in both sweet and hot peppers."  So it look like pick them when large enough, but leave them to get sweeter if you like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hackey lad   3,828 #16 Posted August 16, 2018 I cut this from a site called "gardenweb.com".. "Sweet Bell type peppers are can be harvested when firm and full size (at least 3 1/2 to 4 inches) but still green. If left to ripen, they may also turn red, yellow, orange, purple or even chocolate-colored depending on the cultivar. The less green you see, the sweeter the taste in both sweet and hot peppers."  So it look like pick them when large enough, but leave them to get sweeter if you like.  Ok , thanks for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...