 But if they're a little bit wrinkled, then you might indicate of overripeness. The other thing is, think of it like a cantaloupe or a watermelon or something like that. If you can grab the pepper and give it just a little twist and it snaps off, it's ripe. So that's always a good indication. But if you have to really twist or if you have to really tug, you're picking them too soon. And the thing about peppers are check them regularly, at least daily, and then you'll have a better idea when they're.