Big Bertha is a hybrid sweet bell pepper variety that produces extra-large, elongated fruits typically 7 inches long by 4 inches wide, with thick walls, smooth glossy skin, mostly four lobes, and very few seeds. The peppers start a vibrant medium green and ripen to a deep, sweet red, offering a crisp, juicy texture and excellent mild, sweet flavor without any heat—ideal for fresh eating or cooking where you want big, meaty pieces. They're perfect for stuffing (like giant chiles rellenos or classic stuffed peppers with rice/meat fillings), slicing into salads, grilling, roasting for sauces, or adding to stir-fries, fajitas, and sandwiches for substantial volume and sweetness. This variety is a good fit for Utah because it's listed among reliable sweet peppers by local extensions (like USU), it handles the hot, dry summers well with consistent moisture, provides good yields in fertile well-drained soil. It's an excellent container variety (a 5-gallon pot is commonly recommended for solid performance with good drainage and support).
