Sweet Pepper, Olympus

Olympus is a divine large, blocky bell pepper that does particularly well here near New York City. The medium sized plants benefit from staking to help them support their large fruit. They mature from a bright green to a rich red color.

Sweet Pepper: These peppers were native to North America before spreading across the world. They deserve their worldwide appeal too! Sweet peppers run the gamut from smaller lunchbox size to large boxy stuffing peppers. Their flavors can be smokey or sweet or sharp. All of which are worth exploring!

Growing Tips: Sweet peppers love sun and heat! They do great all summer long in a greenhouse as well as in the garden. Give peppers plenty of fertility and at least 12 inches between plants.