Key Takeaways
- 30–40 week long-cycle crop with pulsed harvests every 2–3 weeks.
- 20–30 fruits per plant; ~8,000 lbs per 1,000 m² per season.
- Strong urban market pricing: typically $2–$3 per pound.
- Upright growth (no lowering) with 2–4 stems per plant.
- Sectional planting keeps supply continuous year-round.
- Hydroponic cocopeat/rockwool with drip; water-smart and climate-smart.
- IPM-first approach; peppers are self-pollinating, bees/airflow can assist.
The Pulse of Peppers
Peppers mature every 2–3 weeks, yielding for 30–40 weeks. A single plant produces 20–30 fruits—about 8,000 pounds per 1,000 square meters per season, commonly fetching $2–$3 per pound in major urban markets. This is a crop that paints wealth for generations.
A Smart System
GrowPro’s water-saving cocopeat and drip irrigation can significantly reduce water use while stabilizing root-zone EC/pH. Protective structures buffer weather, and trellising simplifies harvesting. It’s sustainable agriculture designed for efficiency.
Why Peppers? Why Now?
Peppers serve a billion-dollar market with consistent demand. Greenhouse cultivation ensures reliable quality, attractive pricing, and the potential for strong payback timelines under the right model and market access.
Health, Taste, and Sustainability
Vitamin-rich and produced with natural pest control, GrowPro peppers align with consumer trust and sustainability goals, supporting eco-labels and climate-smart initiatives.
Wealth for Generations
Peppers deliver steady income, skilled jobs, and scalable operations—building a long-term legacy for growers and local food systems.
Practical Guide: Peppers (Bell) with GrowPro
Crop Rhythm & Yield
- 30–40 weeks of production per crop
- 20–30 fruits per plant
- ~8,000 lbs per 1,000 m² per season
- Market price: $2–$3 per pound in U.S. urban markets
- Reliable harvest windows every 2–3 weeks
Stability, profitability, and strong consumer demand make bell peppers one of the most dependable greenhouse vegetables.
Upright Growth, No Lowering
- Plants supported by clips and twine, guided straight upward.
- Manage 2–4 stems per plant to balance vigor and yield.
- First “king fruit” is often removed to even plant development.
Grown in hanging gutters without lowering, peppers maintain a clean, stable crop structure with predictable fruit development and simpler labor routines.
Greenhouse Layout & Continuity
- Three-section system: two in production while one is replanted.
- Four-section system: three in production while one is replanted.
Staggered planting guarantees uninterrupted supply, strengthens distributor partnerships, and prevents gaps that weaken contracts.
Water, Nutrition & Climate
- Substrate: cocopeat or rockwool with drip irrigation.
- Drain management: 10–25% leach to flush salts and protect roots.
- Nutrients: high potassium for firmness/sweetness; balanced calcium to prevent blossom-end rot.
- Climate setpoints (guide): Day 23–27 °C (73–80 °F); Night 18–20 °C (64–68 °F).
- CO₂ enrichment supports faster growth and higher yields in denser canopies.
These inputs create sustainable, efficient production and can qualify for climate-smart programs and eco-grants.
Weekly Routine
- Train 2–4 stems vertically per plant.
- Prune side shoots to preserve light and airflow.
- Remove older leaves gradually to improve canopy hygiene.
- Balance fruit load per stem to avoid small fruit or delayed ripening.
- Harvest every 2–3 weeks at target size and color.
With clear SOPs, a small team can manage large areas efficiently.
Biological Balance & Pollination
- Peppers self-pollinate; bumblebees or airflow help in low-light or still air.
- Whitefly: managed with Encarsia and Eretmocerus.
- Spider mite: controlled with predatory mites.
- Powdery mildew/Botrytis: prevented via climate control and leaf management.
Limited pesticide use keeps produce clean and market-ready, meeting consumer and certification standards.
Harvest & Postharvest
- Hand-harvest; cut gently to avoid stem damage.
- Market at green, red, yellow, or orange stages per demand.
- Storage: 7–10 °C (45–50 °F) short-term; 10–12 °C (50–55 °F) longer-term.
- Protect from ethylene to prevent softening or premature ripening.
Proper handling maintains firmness, color, and shelf life for wholesale and retail channels.
Why Peppers Work with GrowPro
- One long crop per year = fewer replanting costs and steadier routines.
- Strong demand for colored peppers across key markets.
- Nutrient-dense, vitamin-rich product with premium positioning.
- Sustainable production: less water, lower chemical inputs, climate-smart eligible.
- Predictable yields support long-term buyer contracts.
With GrowPro, peppers become a long-cycle, upright crop that balances profitability, sustainability, and reliability—an investment in steady cashflow and a lasting legacy.
