Peppers

The chili pepper, also known as chili in Asia, comes in a variety of colors. It can be extracted into pepper spray as a form of non-lethal weapon.

Origin:

Mexico

Planting Instructions/Basic Care Information:

Spring: Transplants: Plant outdoors in early spring.

Fall: Not recommended.

Preferred Growing Climate: Mild Mediterranean

Planting Depth: 2”

Plant Spacing: 6”

Days to Germinate: 7-8 days

Days to Harvest: 60-90 days

In Season:

Summer

Pairs Well With:

Curry, chicken, stir-fry

Nutrition Facts:

Amount per 100 grams

Calories: 40

% Daily Value*

Total fat: 0.4 g    0%

Saturated fat: 0 g    0%

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2 g

Monounsaturated fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg    0%

Sodium: 9 mg    0%

Potassium: 322 mg    9%

Total Carbohydrate: 9 g    3%

Dietary fiber: 1.5 g    6%

Sugar: 5 g

Protein: 1.9 g    3%

Vitamin A: 19%    Vitamin C: 239%

Calcium: 1%    Iron: 5%

Vitamin D: 0%    Vitamin B-6: 25%

Vitamin B-12: 0%    Magnesium: 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.