A USDA Fancy Sweet Pepper is:

	or
Mature Green	Similar in varietal characteristics to others in the box (unless specified on container)	Firm (not shriveled, soft, or pliable)
Well Shaped	At least 3 in. in diameter and 3.5 in. long	If not green, showing color specified on container

A USDA Fancy Sweet Pepper must not have any of these defects:

Sunscald	Freezing Injury	Decay (affecting calyx, walls, or stems)

Photos below illustrate categories of defects specified in USDA Fancy criteria. Check criteria for allowable limits.

Scars	Sunburn	Bacterial Spot
Hail Damage

C. Gunter and E. Maynard, Purdue University. 2006. Based on US Standards for Grades of Sweet Peppers, 11-17-05. Page last revised 07-25-06.

This project made possible by financial assistance from Indiana's Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Value-Added Research Grant Program.