Pepper (Sweet) - Emerald Giant

The Emerald Giant Pepper may not be your first precious gem, but it could become your favorite in the garden after you polish off a few. Large 4"-5", blocky, thick-skinned fruits dangle like pendants on vigorous, drought-tolerant plants. As it catches the light, the color matures from emerald to citrine to ruby. And its juicy, crispy, sweet, and mild facets make any recipe shine with delicious brilliance.

• High yields
• Crispy, juicy, and sweet
• Drought tolerant
• Good for Southern gardens

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Pepper size: Large/ 4"-5"
• Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
• Depth to plant seeds: .25" deep
• Spacing between plants: 24"-36" apart
• Spacing between rows: 36"-48" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
• Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost hardy: No
• Planting season: Spring, summer
• # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 3 sq. ft.
• Days to maturity: 75-85 days 

Good companion plants: Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato