Pepper Capsicum annuum
Sweet peppers for sale at a market in Siquirres Costa Rica. (Photo by Frank Mangan)
Peppers are very popular throughout Latin America. The types and level of pungency vary widely.
In Costa Rica, sweet peppers are more popular than hot varieties. Bell types are most common where they are sold red or green.
Peppers in mesh bags for sale ina market in San Jose Costa Rica. (Photo by Frank Mangan) |
Production
For information on production and management of pepper, refer to the The New England Vegetable Management Guide and click on "pepper".
Peppers for sale at a market in Honduras. (Photo by Frank Mangan) |
Seed Sources
Common varieties planted in Costa Rica are "Keystone Resistant Giant", "California Wonder", "Mild California", "Ruby King", among others.
