Peppers
Growing Tips
Planting
Sow in the greenhouse 7 - 9 weeks before desired planting date. Allow plants to harden 7 days before transplanting. Plant transplants halfway between rootball and bottom leaves. This will help prevent lodging.
Management
Scout every 7 days to ensure crop development. Consult the Midwest Vegetable Production Guide:
http://www.btny.purdue.edu/Pubs/ID/id-56
or your local extension agent for identification and treatments.
Harvest
Cut or break pepper off the plant but leave at least 1” of the stem attached to the pepper.
Storage
Clean and wax peppers. Pre-cool at 45ºF. Store at 45 - 50ºF with 90 - 95% humidity; this will ensure the longest shelf life.