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title: "I’m a super beginner here.. how do I know when to pick my peppers?"
description: "I’m a super beginner here.. how do I know when to pick my peppers?"
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# I’m a super beginner here.. how do I know when to pick my peppers?

_Posted by Jaimie P on 2025-07-06_

I’m a super beginner here.. how do I know when to pick my peppers?

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## 11 comments

### Sarah93 commented on 2025-07-06

What kind of peppers are these? They are still looking a little bit young if they’re mild banana peppers (pepperoncini). If they’re jalapeños, wait til they’re dark green and firm

#### Sarah93 replied on 2025-07-06

Okay reading the tag, they’re sweet peppers. I would give the big one another 2 days and the smaller ones 5-7 before picking

#### Jaimie P replied on 2025-07-06

They are sweet banana peppers

#### Jaimie P replied on 2025-07-06

Thanks so much!!

#### Sarah93 replied on 2025-07-06

You’re welcome!! Good luck with your peppers! 😊

### Adam commented on 2025-07-11

About 6 or 7 inches long

#### Jaimie P replied on 2025-07-11

Thank you!

#### Adam replied on 2025-07-11

No

#### Adam replied on 2025-07-11

Problem

### Twinn commented on 2025-07-21

I always recommend cutting the first ones early a just pushing them down into the soil. I do this to all my peppers plants and they get bigger and produce more

### Twinn commented on 2025-07-21

Tobacco

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