Are my poblano peppers ripe and ready to pick?
Poblano peppers are a larger pepper variety – about 4 inches long and 2.5 inches wide and very dark green until fully mature they turn reddish-brown in color and get sweeter. Are my serrano peppers ripe and ready to pick? Serrano peppers have thin walls and will ripen to red, orange, yellow or brown when ripe. They can be used green or fully ripe. How to harvest your chili peppers Use a knife or garden clippers to remove peppers from the plant to prevent any damage to the plant. You’ll also want to consider protecting your hands when picking hot peppers. The oils can irritate sensitive skin and you’ll also want to be sure to wash your hands before touching your face or your eyes so any residual pepper oil doesn’t burn your eyes. You’ll also want to make sure to harvest peppers when the plants are dry to avoid inadvertently spreading disease. This is important to remember even if you can’t see any signs of disease. General Notes on Harvesting Peppers When peppers are done growing they w
