Green bell peppers are a reliable, high-demand greenhouse pepper variety, consistently yielding around 30 kg/m² (6.1 lbs/sq.ft.) under optimal cultivation practices. With their crisp texture, mild flavor, and shorter time to harvest (30–45 days after flowering), they allow greenhouse growers to achieve faster turnover and multiple cropping cycles annually. Green peppers typically weigh between 120–150 grams (4.2–5.3 oz) per fruit and have moderate sweetness (Brix values of 5–7). Ideal greenhouse conditions—temperatures of 18–25°C (64–77°F) and humidity of 65–85%—ensure uniform fruit development and marketable quality. Their consistent demand across retail and food service markets, combined with lower cultivation costs, makes greenhouse-grown green bell peppers an efficient, low-risk investment.
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Nutrient Profile of Greenhouse-Grown Green Bell Peppers
Green bell peppers grown in greenhouses are pesticide-free and harvested at their peak for maximum crispness and vitamin C. With local distribution and minimal transport, their nutrients are well-preserved, offering a healthy, long-lasting option for fresh consumption or cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 100g
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Amount Per Serving |
20 |
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | 0% | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 2mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.6g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars 2.4g | ||
| Protein 0.9g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 10mg | 0% | |
| Iron 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Potassium 175mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A 370 IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin C 80.4mg | 89% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Genetics Varieties & Breeding Companies
Modern greenhouse crops are the result of advanced breeding, combining traits like high yield, pest and disease resistance, uniformity, and quality characteristics such as taste, firmness, and shelf life. Below are top-performing varieties from leading seed suppliers and breeding companies. While traits like Brix and fruit weight vary with climate, substrate, and grower technique, these genetics offer a strong foundation for high-performance greenhouse production. Always consult the supplier when selecting varieties.
Green Bell Pepper Varieties
| Variety | Supplier | Fruit Size | Weight | Key Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen RZ | Rijk Zwaan | Blocky 3–4 lobes | 200g+ / 7oz+ | Early harvest, strong walls, low cracking |
| Axigreen | Axia Seeds | Standard blocky | 190g+ / 6.7oz+ | Good shelf life, high yield, suitable for fast picking |
| Topgun | Enza | Blocky, uniform shape | 195g+ / 6.9oz+ | Short internodes, very early color set, heat tolerance |
| DRA 4138 | Bayer | Blocky type | 185g+ / 6.5oz+ | Early and uniform harvest, good fruit firmness |
| Greenice | Syngenta | Blocky 3-lobed | 190g+ / 6.7oz+ | Mid-cycle variety, low sunburn risk, high density potential |
⚠️ Note: Green peppers are harvested before full ripening, making them ideal for fast cycles and lower energy input. Select compact, early-setting varieties for efficiency.
Crop Requirements
Understanding the growing conditions of green bell peppers is essential to planning a greenhouse that performs. Below you'll find the core climate, lighting, and packaging guidelines for green bell peppers — based on what works in modern, high-performance GrowPro systems.
Temperature
- Optimal 24-hour average: 21–24°C (70–75°F)
- Minimum temperature: 16°C (61°F)
- Maximum temperature: 32°C (89°F)
- Temperature sensitivity: ●●●●○ (High)
Lighting
- Optimal DLI: 22–30 mol/m²/day
- Light sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
- Supplemental lighting options: LED or HPS top-lighting, interlighting optional (80–200 µmol/m²/s)
Humidity
- Target relative humidity: 65–80%
- Humidity sensitivity: ●●●◐○ (Moderate)
Packaging Options
- To Consumers: Flow packs, shrink-wrap trays, loose 3-packs
- To Farm Shops: Paperboard crates, open bins, multi-color assortments
- To Restaurants: Bulk boxes, RPC crates, loose by color or mixed
Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Red Bell Peppers
Red bell peppers are grown in advanced hydroponic greenhouse systems where they can fully ripen on the plant. Dutch Greenhouses enables climate and irrigation control to support color development, yield, and shelf life. Soil-based cultivation may still occur locally, but hydroponics remains the preferred method for consistent quality and scalability. Structured crop data follows below.
Cultivation Method – Greenhouse-Grown Red Bell Peppers
Red bell peppers are grown in advanced hydroponic greenhouse systems where they can fully ripen on the plant. Dutch Greenhouses enables climate and irrigation control to support color development, yield, and shelf life. Soil-based cultivation may still occur locally, but hydroponics remains the preferred method for consistent quality and scalability. Structured crop data follows below.
Green Peppers: Standardized Systems with Built-in Support
Greenhouse Models
All Green Bell Pepper crops are supported by GrowPro’s pre-engineered greenhouse models. Whether you're entering the market with 2 acres or expanding toward full-scale production, the Expert and Plus Series offer the layout, ventilation, and labor access needed for high-quality, consistent pepper cultivation.
Technology ↔ Crop
Green bell peppers are cultivated on hydroponic hanging gutters, typically installed in double-row configurations for balanced growth. GrowPro adapts this professional production system to a standardized format, ensuring clean fruit development and a controlled environment with minimal complexity.
Guided Growing
GrowPro’s Guided Growing program blends AI tools, real-world grower experience, and crop-specific training to help pepper growers maintain performance across regions and production scales. It’s built to support consistency — whether you're starting fresh or professionalizing an existing setup.
FAQ: Growing Green Bell Peppers in Greenhouses
Green bell peppers are the most stable and early-harvested variety in the pepper category.
This FAQ covers production methods, yields, labor, and market characteristics specific to green peppers grown in professional greenhouses like GrowPro’s. Perfect for growers focused on predictable outputs and efficient workflows.
Green bell peppers typically yield around 30 kg/m² per year in a well-managed greenhouse, with minor variation depending on spacing, lighting, and climate control.
You can expect the first harvest around 10–12 weeks after transplanting, making them the earliest harvest among colored bell peppers.
Standard spacing is 2.5–3.0 plants per m², balancing light penetration, air flow, and truss support.
Green peppers are grown on substrate gutters using vertical trellising. GrowPro greenhouses are pre-engineered to support this system efficiently.
Labor demand is low to moderate, with weekly harvesting, some leaf picking, and occasional pruning. No intensive crop steering is needed.
Green peppers perform well between 20–26°C (68–79°F) with good humidity control and light steering. CO₂ enrichment at 800 ppm supports steady fruit set.
Yes. Green peppers are harvested before they fully ripen, which gives them a longer shelf life and slightly firmer texture compared to colored types.