First time pepper grower. I really want them to turn red but man, it's taking forever 😂

by GetItM0m

14 Comments

  1. Numerous-Stranger-81

    I eat a few while they’re green. You’ll have plenty to spare.

  2. Morbid-stench

    An old Indian trick for faster ripening is to pop the plant in a microwave for about 25 seconds. Works like a charm. Source: I’m a plant scientist.

  3. bryansb

    You gotta pick some when they’re green. It makes the plant produce more flowers.

  4. Those look like jalapeños. I’ve never seen a jalapeño go red. Or are they poblano’s?

  5. VenusSmurf

    Patience?

    Is that what we’re calling the time we spend outside, staring daggers at unripe pods while chanting, “Get red faster! Get red faster!”

    In that case, I’m so, so patient.

  6. Naisu_boato

    Poblano is usually unripe when used, red they have a hugely different flavor. Jalapeño can be green, red is a much sweeter fruity, sometimes hotter. Use the poblano as is.

  7. Creoltep81

    Taste one green then red you’ll see why

  8. DropstoneTed

    As far as I’m concerned, a nice dark green means jalapenos and poblanos are ready for pickin!

  9. ParticularNothing942

    I usually get swamped by so many peppers that I get tired of picking them and that’s when they decide to turn red.

  10. ParticularNothing942

    I usually get swamped by so many peppers that I get tired of picking them and that’s when they decide to turn red.

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