Sweet pepper 'Big Bertha'

Capsicum annuum var. annuum (Grossum Group)

How to grow Sweet pepper 'Big Bertha'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Due to their large fruit size, Big Bertha usually requires staking to prevent branch and limb breakage.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Big Bertha is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ideally plant in potting mix, loamy and silty soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.5 and 7.5 as Big Bertha likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Big Bertha from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Big Bertha about 32 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Big Bertha

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Big Bertha is a tender plant.

Harvesting Big Bertha

Big Bertha Patent Information

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