Agricultural Information:

Plant Family: Solanaceae
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

Sweet peppers are native to the Americas and grow as an upright bushy plant with smooth leaves and white star shaped flowers. Fruits generally start out green and mature into colors like red, yellow, orange, purple, and brown. While peppers are typically grown as annual plants they can grow as perennials in warmer, frost free climates.

Sweet peppers are harvested once they reach the desired color and are eaten raw in salads, as snacks, in stir-fries, and can be roasted or grilled.