Pepper - Yellow Monster

Minimum Seed Count: 15

You will be very disappointed when you realize you should have been growing this as your go to staple bell pepper variety! Yellow Monster produces ENORMOUS peppers that are sure to impress! This giant sweet pepper variety yields huge blocky fruits that ripen to a brilliant golden-yellow color. Thick-walled, crisp, and exceptionally sweet, these peppers are perfect for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, roasting, and slicing into salads. With their impressive size and outstanding flavor, Yellow Monster peppers quickly become a favorite among gardeners looking to grow something extraordinary.

Plant Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Sweet pepper
• Days to Maturity: 80–90 days from transplant
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches
• Fruit Size: Extra-large blocky peppers, often 4–6 inches across
• Fruit Color: Bright golden-yellow
• Heat Level: 0 SHU

Growing Guide

Starting Seeds

• Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last expected frost.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
• Maintain soil temperatures between 80–90°F for best germination.
• Germination typically occurs within 7–21 days.

Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.
• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain above 50°F.
• Space plants 18–24 inches apart.

Growing Conditions

• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
• Consistent watering throughout the growing season
• Mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds

Care

• Fertilize regularly to support large fruit production.
• Stake or cage plants, as the heavy peppers can weigh down branches.
• Water deeply during flowering and fruit development.

Harvesting

• Harvest green for a traditional sweet pepper flavor.
• Allow fruits to fully ripen to bright yellow for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Use pruners or scissors to harvest and avoid damaging plants.

History

Yellow Monster is an heirloom-style giant sweet pepper grown for its combination of size, productivity, and flavor. Gardeners have long prized large-fruited peppers for stuffing and roasting, and Yellow Monster stands out as one of the most impressive yellow varieties available. Its bright color and enormous fruits make it a favorite at farmers markets and backyard gardens alike.