PEPPERS
Peppers, both sweet and hot, originated in Central and South America. In Minnesota, they are harvested and locally available between mid-July and mid-September. They are great for your skin and immunity due to their large amounts of vitamins A, C, and E. Bell peppers are the only member of the pepper family to not contain capsaicin, the main compound that gives chili peppers their heat.
Suggested month to celebrate: July
(See HOTM Suggested Calendar)
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Classroom Introduction Slides - Peppers
Explore and download Harvest of the Month lessons and activities:
Grades K-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
RECIPES
Recipes for Home
Recipes for Schools
PROMOTION
Communication Toolkit (coming soon)
Factsheet (to download and print)
Printed Materials - order free copies here
Pepper Posters: Elementary, Secondary
Pepper Recipe Card
Pepper Salad Bar Cling
Poster: Elementary
Poster: Secondary
Salad Bar Cling
Sticker