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Bell Pepper 'Big Bertha'
Pepper
PepperCapsicum annuum 'Big Bertha'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 72 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–6.8
Overview
A prize-winning hybrid that produces enormous bell peppers up to 7 inches long and 4 inches wide, often weighing over a pound each. This reliable variety delivers exceptional yields of thick-walled, sweet peppers that are perfect for stuffing or fresh eating. Big Bertha has been a garden favorite for decades thanks to its impressive size and excellent disease resistance.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil temperature reaches 65°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–6.8. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, pepper hornworm, cutworms. Common diseases: Bacterial spot, anthracnose, blossom end rot, verticillium wilt.