About Bell Pepper – Red
Red Bell Peppers are fully ripened green bell peppers with nearly 3 times more vitamin C. As they mature from green to red, they develop significantly more sweetness and nutritional value. The red color indicates complete ripeness and maximum sugar development. These peppers are essential in Mediterranean cuisine, fajitas, and countless dishes worldwide. They can be eaten raw for a crisp sweet snack or roasted to bring out deep caramelized sweetness. Red bells are the most nutritious pepper variety, packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants.
Flavor profile
Sweet, fruity, crisp with no heat
In the kitchen
Raw in salads, roasted, stuffed, grilled, stir-fries
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-90 days
- Plant height
- 18-24 inches
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