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 ...

We love bell peppers for their mild flavor and recipe versatility. There's so much we can do with this vegetable, from slicing them into a stir fry to roasting them for salads and sandwiches. Bell ...

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.