Bell peppers are a standard in gardens. They make great salsa, are delicious stuffed, and serve as a nice addition to pasta sauces or pizza. These peppers are sweet and do not have any heat, so they can often be crowd pleasers in many dishes.
Growing Tips:
Light Requirements: Full Sun.
Space Requirements: 12-18 inches.
Water Requirements: Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season and consider mulching to prevent evaporation.
Soil Requirements: Nutrient-rich and well-draining soil.
Harvesting: Bell peppers can be harvested when they are green or wait until they turn red on the plant.
Storage: Typically, best practice is to store peppers in a loosely closed plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 30
Total Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 7 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 4 g
Protein: 4 mg
Vitamin A: 400 IU
Vitamin C: 114 mg
Calcium: 20 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg