Goliath Sweet Pepper Plant

Goliath pepper plants produce large, 4-lobed fruits that grow up to 7 1/2 inches long and 4 inches in diameter, maturing from pale yellow-green to bright red. These sweet peppers have exceptional flavor, making them perfect for salads, pizza toppings, grilling, or snacking straight from the garden. Packed with more vitamin C than an orange, Goliath peppers are as nutritious as they are delicious. This hybrid variety is also resistant to three races of bacterial spot disease, ensuring reliable harvests all season long. Grown with our natural methods to nurture their strength and flavor, Goliath Pepper Plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant during any frost-free period when temperatures remain above 45°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply, allowing the soil's surface to dry between watering, with increased frequency on hot days

Fertilizer Protocol:

• - At Transplanting: Use a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at a rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Mix it into the soil near the plant and water thoroughly. Apply once at transplant.
• - First Flower Appearance: Use a phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizer (5-10-10) at a rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Apply 6–8 inches from the base and water thoroughly. Apply once when flowering begins.
• - Every 4 Weeks Thereafter: Use a phosphorus and potassium-rich fertilizer (5-10-10) at a rate of 1 tablespoon per plant. Apply per plant and water thoroughly. Apply every 4 weeks thereafter.

Pruning and Training:

• - Pruning is not needed

Pollination:

• - Self-pollinating, but benefit from insect and wind or mechanical movement

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and cutworms
• - Monitor for signs of bacterial spot or other diseases

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Cut fruits instead of pulling them to prevent plant damage

Storage:

• - Store unwashed peppers in the refrigerator for up to a week
• - Can be frozen for longer storage

Companion Plants:

• - Basil: Improves flavor and repels pests
• - Onions: Deter pests
• - Carrots: Loosen soil for pepper roots