{"product_id":"pepper-bell-emerald-giant-100-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Pepper Bell Emerald Giant 100 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 73, 43);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper Bell Emerald Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an heirloom bell pepper with thick walls and sweet, mild flavor. The large, blocky, four-lobed peppers are useful for stuffing and for slicing fresh; they ripen from green to red when left on the plant. Grow these 100 Non-GMO seeds for peppers to harvest for salads, roasting, grilling, and home cooking.\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 238);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 74%. Test Date: 04\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Emerald Giant Bell Pepper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffing-friendly shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad, blocky fruit and thick walls give you room for savory fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, mild flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice green peppers into salads or let them ripen red for a sweeter taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the firm peppers fresh, roasted, or grilled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow an open-pollinated variety and save seeds from healthy, fully ripe fruit when plants are properly isolated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in a warm, moist seed-starting mix and provide bright light after sprouting. Transplant only after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun and soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with compost mixed in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing and support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give plants room for airflow and stake or cage them if branches become heavy with fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently at soil level; mulch to reduce moisture swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed moderately with a balanced fertilizer, following the label. Avoid excess nitrogen that favors leaves over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick firm green peppers for a classic bell flavor, or leave them on the plant until fully red for a sweeter pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our commitment to responsible seed stewardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the stem and seeds, fill with rice, vegetables, or cooked protein, and bake until tender and the filling is safely cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into salads, sandwiches, or snack trays for crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast until the skin blisters, then peel for sauces or sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut into broad pieces, brush lightly with oil, and grill until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(248, 9, 9); font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Emerald Giant Bell Pepper Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(248, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow thick-walled, sweet bell peppers for stuffing, salads, roasting, and grilling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutritional values for harvested Emerald Giant peppers have not been verified. This section refers to the peppers grown from the seeds, not the planting seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper size, color, yield, and harvest timing vary with weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds and transplant according to your local frost dates and growing season; peppers need warmth to thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecipe: Emerald Giant Stuffed Bell Peppers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse mature peppers harvested from your plants, not the seeds in this packet. Makes 4 servings. Prep: 20 minutes. Bake: about 35 minutes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 large Emerald Giant bell peppers, green or fully ripe red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small onion, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound ground turkey or beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup cooked rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon dried oregano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup shredded cheese, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat oven to 375°F. Cut the tops off the peppers, remove seeds and membranes, and set the peppers upright in a baking dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 3–4 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds, then add ground meat. Cook until browned; drain excess fat. Stir in rice, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoon filling into the peppers. Add ¼ cup water to the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover, top with cheese if using, and bake 10–15 minutes more, until peppers are tender and the filling reaches a safe temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the center of the filling with a food thermometer: 165°F for ground turkey or 160°F for ground beef. Serve hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a meatless version, use 1½ cups cooked beans instead of ground meat and heat the filling thoroughly. 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