OPTIONAL SUMMER HARVEST
P is for PEPPER
Sweet, spicy, crunchy, and everything in between, peppers are a great food to match your mood on any given day. Peppers start off as flowers and change color depending how long you let them grow.
Peppers are full of Vitamin C and are also a really good source of antioxidants. Grow your knowledge of peppers with more fun facts below!
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PEPPERS FAST FACTS
In our region, peppers grow best in the summer.
Peppers have more Vitamin C than any other vegetable.
Capsaicin is the compound that makes some peppers spicy.
Peppers were first grown in Central and South America.
Peppers can be red, yellow, green, orange, and even purple.
Grow Kids’ Interest in Local Foods
From farmer storytelling kits to informational posters, our kits make it easy (and fun!) for kids to learn about local foods.
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