It is a valuable vegetable crop that is grown in a greenhouse. Capsicum, also known as bell pepper, is ideally a herb. The fruit that grows on this herb plant is commonly eaten as a nutritional dietary food. Capsicums grow in warm and humid climates with ample sunshine.
Capsicum comes in different sizes, shapes, and colors such as green, red, orange, purple, and yellow.
Capsicum can be consumed fresh, cooked, or dried, and is also made into pepper flakes, powders, and sauces.
Capsicum is a rich source of Vitamins A and C.
Nomenclature
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
Family | Solanaceae |
Genus | Capsicum |
Species | annuum |
Types | Bell Pepper Green Pepper Red Pepper Sweet Pepper |
Planting Guide
Flowers | Flower Color: White |
Fruits | Fruit Color: Black, Gold/Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple/Lavender, Red/Burgundy |
Leaves | Leaf Color: Green |
Collect Seeds | fruit has fully ripened on the plant and started to wrinkle. |
Harvest | Â 60-85 days after planting seedlings outdoors. |
Soil Texture | Loam (Silt) , Sand |
Soil Drainage | Good Drainage , Moist |
Soil Chemistry | pH ranging from 6-7 |
Cultivation
Germination | 14-18 days |
Bloom | 1 to 2 months |
Temperature (Climate)
Temperature | 20 to 25â—¦C |
Light | Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) |
Health Benefits
✓ Capsicum Helps Improve Eye Health
✓ Capsicum Prevents Anaemia
✓ Capsicum Reduces Anxiety
✓ Capsicum Prevents Cancer
✓ Capsicum Boosts Immunity
✓ Capsicum Improves Bone Health
✓ Good for Skin
✓ Good for Hair