Wash and chill immediately. Immature peppers will be soft, pliable, thin-fleshed, and pale in color. Wash and chill immediately. Wash gently and chill immediately. Cut or break leaves from the plant so that resprouting will occur.
Glossy color indicates tenderness.
Wash, dry, and store in a warm area of the refrigerator. This will not affect flavor and may save loss due to insect, neighbor and bird damage.