Why Are My Bell Peppers Turning Black?

Black peppers with green interiors are likely a colored variety—chocolate, licorice, or orange bells—mislabeled at the nursery. These hybrids are bred for color, not heat, and taste like standard green bells.

Nurseries often mislabel seedlings because young plants look identical until fruit sets. The green interior is normal; all colored peppers start green inside.

Check seed catalogs like Tomato Growers Supply or Burpee for variety photos. Next year, save your plant tags!