Capsicum is one of the excellent vegetables and has great demand in the
market. In some countries, capsicum is also being called as "Bell
Pepper", "Green Pepper", and "Sweet Pepper”. The shape and
intensity of pungency is different from chilli. Capsicum is like fleshier and
of different shapes and colours. Usually, it looks like a bell, hence its being
called as bell pepper. All the cultivars (varieties) are very mild in pungency
and even some of them are non-pungent. Capsicum plants are bushy and reach
about 60-75cm high and semi-perennials that are grown as annuals in commercial
cultivation. Capsicum is used in salads, stews, stir-fries, baked and stuffed
dishes, salsa, pizzas and cheeses and
pickles. Capsicums are also being used for producing paprika which is
used for colouring foods, flavoring and in sauces. When it comes to the
history of capsicums, they were originated in the Americas, but are now spread
worldwide. Capsicum can be grown in controlled and protected environments such
as greenhouse, polyhouse and shade nets. Capsicum grown in protected area has
more demand due to good quality of produce. Commercial growers can opt for
capsicum crop for good profits. The crop
management practices of capsicum are similar to chilli crop. Growing coloured
capsicum is increasing day by due their attractive colour and to use especially
in salads. Capsicum is rich in vitamins such as “A’, ‘C’, minerals and
antioxidants. One can expect more yield from polyhouse, greenhouse or shade net
when compared to open field cultivation. Capsicums can be grown indoors / back
yards, in pots and containers as well. Read more here.
