Bell Pepper
Bell peppers are a member of the nightshade family, and although we typically treat them like vegetables, they are actually a fruit! Peppers are a fruit, scientifically, because they develop from flowers and have seeds inside. Either way, they are delicious!
Bell peppers are a member of the nightshade family, and although we typically treat them like vegetables, they are actually a fruit! Peppers are a fruit, scientifically, because they develop from flowers and have seeds inside. Either way, they are delicious!
How Does It Grow?
How Does It Grow?
Check out this video to see how bell peppers grow in commercial production.
Did you know all peppers start out green?
Packing House
Packing House
Once bell peppers are harvested from the field, how do they get to our dinner plate? Check out this video from The Produce Nerd to learn how bell peppers are packaged.
Learn through Animation
Learn through Animation
Youth can learn about bell peppers with this fun and unique animation video!
Other Resources & Curriculum
Other Resources & Curriculum
Bell Pepper- FDACS Classroom Guide.pdfFlorida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Classroom Guide
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Classroom Guide
Check out this pdf to learn about Florida bell peppers! This classroom guide is complete with STEM activities and information.
Grow It Yourself!
Grow It Yourself!
Learn how to grow all types of peppers in your own garden!
You can also check out this resource for Florida specific tips on growing peppers and variety selection: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/vegetables/peppers.html
sweetpepper_educator_2020.pdf