It should have remained green. So why has it changed color, this red pepper? — Matsua Basho (1644-1694), from Haiku, on poetry written for popularity Colorful, glossy sweet bell peppers in a rainbow ...

The bell pepper market class under which the peppers are sold in the U.S. only includes a species known as Capsicum annuum. The coloring of some C. annuum varieties may be influenced by their maturity ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I'm growing a variety of peppers (Cayenne, Tabasco, Habanero, etc.). I ...

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Five things to do in the garden this week: 1. If you like red and orange, plant a Mexican cigar plant (Cipher ignea var. David Verity). I have one that is six feet tall by six feet wide and, ...

Bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. They also possess antioxidant properties, which may help to protect against diseases such as cardiovascular disease and some cancers.