Big Bertha Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Big Bertha pepper seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a vigorous, bushy growth habit and sturdy, upright stems. These plants develop large, blocky fruits that mature through color stages under suitable conditions. Big Bertha peppers thrive in warm climates and require a frost-free growing period for proper development. They perform best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, the plants establish steadily and produce fruits throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with vigorous, bushy growth
• Produces large, blocky fruits during development
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
• Common Name (US): Big Bertha Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Sweet pepper variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual plant
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to early fall
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (outdoor transplanting)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days at 22–30°C with steady moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 60–90 cm height; 45–60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants