Wow! Green Peppers are Super Easy to Grow
Life giving information I found while on lock down.
Hey there, hi there, ho there…
So actually I’m really excited about being able to share my thoughts and stories with anyone. Especially You like minded dreamers and writers out there. Had I known about this platform when I was first started out about two years ago; I would have many stories already up, ready to be enjoyed by you good wonderful people.
I’m gonna have to just get you guys and gals all caught up starting with green peppers 🫑 . No worries I have some great pictures. I still consider myself amateur though I’ve successfully grown my grocery store green peppers now three consecutive growing seasons.
I absolutely love bell peppers! I mean, don’t you just love the colors green? 😁 (Cue in nervous laughter) OK! OK! It doesn’t take away from these vegetables being nutritious and delicious. As the saying goes all the greens are good for you. As far as nutrition goes, it’s no surprise that it’s a great source of vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin C, magnesium, copper, niacin, pyridoxine(not even sure what that’s for, lmao); riboflavin, folate, vitamin K, magnesium, and zinc.
Even as a child I have always be partial to dishes made with bell peppers. Beef and or chicken tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, and last but certainly no least Philly cheesesteak are just some of my top choices.
Do any of those sound good to you?
With these garden vegetables you can go with a simple stir fry. The possibilities are endless!
Transformation at its finest
Like me, many of you may have noticed the different colors, yellow, Orange and red. Did you you know that with those colors comes a different in flavor in each? As the green pepper ripens, given enough time and temperature your green bell pepper will eventually become a red bell pepper. Its’s absolutely true! I’ve watched it happen first hand.
The coolest thing for me had to be when I witnessed the green bell pepper start to turn color and it completely blew my mind🤯. To know I had been wasting money buying the different color bell peppers not knowing they all started green.
Some of you are probably like “duh” but for the rest of us consider our mind blown.
Did you know that they were the same 🫑 ? I know I didn’t!
Depending on the temperature rather indoor or outdoor they will turn from green to yellow to orange to red.
Each color has its own unique flavor. As it turns from green to the other colors they seem to get sweeter. Is that the case for everyone? Do you find red to be the sweetest? Unless you’ve had stuffed bell peppers with all three flavors/colors you would never know the difference. Even before the “lock down “ began I was a big foodie (person who’s life revolves around food.)😎
After having ground turkey stuffed bell peppers topped with cheese (pictured above), I wanted more but I did not want to go to my fresh produce section and buy Bell peppers all over again. It’s not that they were very expensive but considering that the one bell pepper produces the others, I can start saving. Putting my aforementioned formula from my “About Me” story ;
Preparation + Opportunity = Success
I was determined to figure out a way to have these when we want them. So the adventure begins.
Let’s get started
After washing the bell pepper and eating the flash of the bell pepper you’re left with these wonderful white seeds that should be attached to the top you just cut off because you’re a professional wink 😉 .
All you need is a couple of seeds and you are ready fellow amateur gardener. I made the decision to start small I figured that’ll be my best bet. You’d be surprised how many bell peppers you get with one plant.
The process
I assume normally people who are probably more adept two following rules then I am, would more than likely sit down and write it out and plan it out. I took a different approach. Which just goes to show you can trust your instincts and will still work out just fine. If it sounds easier said than done, then to you I say,
have a little faith and believe in your self.
You don’t need a lot of space either.
I bought five dollar storage bins and the work just fine. I read its recommended that you not go out into your backyard and just dig for dirt which is what I would’ve done; but I read not to so I didn’t I listened and I followed instructions you can clap 👏 now for my progress.😌
I started mine indoors the first time but you can start yours outdoors if you want just make sure that is after the last frost in your region. I’m in region seven so my last frost is approximately end of March early April. Plant the seeds about 1/4 inch deep in the soil keep it in a warm place about 70° and wait for the magic to happen. Make sure to keep the dirt moist and place in a sunny place. You should see growth in a about a week or two. I saw growth relatively early and it was so exciting. I am an amateur but this worked for me, I’m sure it can an will work for you.
Tips and Tricks
After sowing the seed you have to wait about 30 to 45 days for the vegetable to ripen. There is something you can do to avoid harvesting all at one.
- Plant seeds at least 1 week about. This will allow you to pick and eat without wasting.
- Be ready for long term storage. You can opt for freezer storage, (yep just like in your grocery freezer)😏 or you can pickle your peppers. FYI picked peppers last longer.
- Remove all caterpillars. The only pest you want are good pollinators.
One you those beautiful white flowers, you know you veggies are soon make their appearance. Literally all there is to do next is wait for a good harvest and enjoy!
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