Fruit VegetablesIntermédiaire
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Nom Scientifique
Capsicum annuum
Famille
Solanaceae
Origine
Central and South America
Type
Annual (perennial in tropics)
60-90 days
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: Sweet, crisp, slightly fruity
- Raw in salads and crudités
- Roasted and peeled
- Stuffed peppers
- Stir-fries and fajitas
- Portuguese 'Pimentos assados'
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
FebruaryMarch
Semer à l'Extérieur
Not recommended
Récolte
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- 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