How to Grow Big Bertha Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum 'Big Bertha'
Your complete guide to growing Big Bertha Bell Pepper.
When to Plant Big Bertha Bell Pepper
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Big Bertha Bell Pepper
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving pepper flavor
Different root depths allow efficient use of soil space and nutrients
Repels aphids and may improve pepper growth through root interactions
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Similar growing requirements and can share trellising systems
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts pepper growth and development
Compete heavily for nutrients and may stunt pepper development
Inhibits growth of peppers through allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
