77 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Emerald Giant Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Emerald Giant was developed in 1963. This huge pepper was selected for heavy yields and large, robust plant structures to support lots of peppers. Fruits are emerald green, thick-walled, and very sweet, 4.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide. ~3,360 seeds/oz.