If your harvest doesn't seem to become ripen as soon as you want it to, you can make the process a bit faster.
With these tips, you can make sure you can enjoy your harvest way sooner.
And what's even better - all these tips are absolutely safe!
Temperature and Environment
Keep the bell peppers in a warm and well-ventilated area.
Optimal temperatures for ripening range between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight or extreme heat, as this can cause them to spoil or dehydrate.
Ethylene Gas
Place the bell peppers in a paper bag along with a ripe banana, apple, or tomato.
These fruits produce ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that aids in ripening.
The trapped ethylene gas in the bag can help speed up the ripening process of the bell peppers.
Check on them regularly to monitor progress.
Plastic Wrap Method
If you have individual bell peppers, you can try the plastic wrap method.
Wrap each pepper individually with plastic wrap, leaving a small opening for air circulation.
The trapped ethylene gas and humidity inside the wrap can help expedite the ripening process.
Harvesting Timing
If your bell peppers are still on the plant, you can harvest them earlier and allow them to ripen indoors.
Look for bell peppers that have reached their mature size and have started to show their characteristic color.
Although the flavor may not be as developed as fully vine-ripened ones, they can ripen further indoors.
