Fruit VegetablesIntermedio
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Nombre Científico
Capsicum annuum
Familia
Solanaceae
Origen
Central and South America
Tipo
Annual (perennial in tropics)
60-90 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Sweet, crisp, slightly fruity
- Raw in salads and crudités
- Roasted and peeled
- Stuffed peppers
- Stir-fries and fajitas
- Portuguese 'Pimentos assados'
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
FebruaryMarch
Sembrar al Aire Libre
Not recommended
Cosecha
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Beneficios para la Salud
- Extremely high in vitamin C (more than oranges)
- Rich in beta-carotene (especially red peppers)
- Contains capsaicin's milder cousin for metabolism
- Good for eye health
- Anti-inflammatory properties