The green sweet pepper is a classic variety producing crisp green fruits with thick, juicy, and slightly sweet flesh. Versatile and easy to grow, it is highly valued in Quebec gardens for its productivity and culinary uses.

2. Sowing

Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing type : Indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost (February to March in zones 5-6)
Sowing technique : In seed trays or in pots
Sowing depth : ~ 5 mm
Germination time : 7 to 14 days
Germination temperature : 22 to 28 C

3. Culture

Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplantation : Easy, after all risk of frost has passed (late May to early June)
Plant spacing : ~ 45 to 60 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 60 to 75 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil evenly moist
Soil fertility : Requires compost
Time before harvest : Approximately 65 to 75 days after transplanting
Watering : Regular, avoid water stress
Other characteristics : Crisp green fruit; can be harvested before full maturity

4. Usage

Ideal raw in salads, sauted, grilled, stuffed, or added to sauces. Sweet green chilies are prized for their crisp texture and mild flavor.

5. Apprenticeship

Companion plants : Basil, carrot, onion
Enemy plants : Fennel