Harvesting - Bell Peppers: Growing Practices and Nutritional Value - page 10

Harvesting
It takes about 45 days after transplanting of the plants for the fruits to develop into maturity.
Fruits are harvested at ripe green stage and capsicum plants are irrigated two days before
scheduled harvesting date to facilitate harvesting process. Fruits are harvested by hand pick-
ing using a sharp knife. Fruits may be harvested during a period of 7 - 10 days. Times
of pickings differ with varietal types. For open-pollinated varieties, SIX pickings are done
while for hybrid varieties TWELVE pickings can be done.
Harvest Yield
Yield of the capsicum depends on its varietal type and production practices. Under normal
cultural practices the yield may be as shown in the following table:

Open-Pollinated Varieties 10-15 Tons/Acre

Hybrid Varieties 20-25 Tons/Acre