Big, sweet bell peppers for your summer kitchen. Emerald Giant produces substantial green peppers with crisp, thick flesh and no chili heat. Slice them into salads, add them to stir-fries, or fill them for baked stuffed peppers.
Your packet contains 100 seeds of Capsicum annuum ‘Emerald Giant’. This is a seed packet for planting; photos show the seeds and mature plants.
Why grow Emerald Giant?
- A named heirloom sweet pepper with large, blocky fruit.
- A versatile harvest for fresh eating and everyday cooking.
- Suited to sunny vegetable beds and large, well-drained containers.
Growing at a glance
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Light: Full sun.
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Season: Warm-season crop; protect from frost.
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Spacing: About 18 inches between plants, with 30–36 inches between rows.
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Soil: Fertile and well drained, with steady moisture.
How to grow
- Start indoors about 8 weeks before your planned outdoor transplant date. Sow ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
- Keep the mix moist and warm, around 80–90°F for germination. Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.
- Harden off gradually. Transplant after frost danger has passed and nights stay above 50°F.
- Water at soil level and support plants if heavy fruit begins to weigh them down. Harvest firm, full-sized green peppers with scissors or pruners.
Common questions
Is this a hot pepper?
No. Emerald Giant is a sweet bell pepper.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes. Choose a large container with drainage and keep moisture consistent. Fruit size and harvest timing depend on growing conditions.
