ALL ABOUT PEPPERS
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Bell Peppers

• Sweet bell peppers come in a variety of colors including red, yellow, orange, chocolate, ivory and purple. The traditional green bell pepper, if left on the plant, will ripen to a scarlet red and be at the peak of its sweetness.
  
• Space bell pepper plants approximately 2 feet apart to allow room for the branches to spread out and for good air circulation. Staking is not usually necessary, but if the plants production is high and there are many large fruits on the bush all at once, it might be needed. Use a wooden stake of appropriate size for the plant and place it a few inches away from the trunk of the plant. Tie the plant to the stake at several locations using something soft and flexible like torn strips of cloth or plastic tying ribbon found at the garden center.
  
• Sweet bell peppers can be harvested at any time, but the longer they remain on the bush the larger and sweeter they will be.
• Use large, well-shaped peppers to stuff and bake or to make long strips to be enjoyed raw and crunchy with a favorite dip.
• For a more intense, richer and sweeter flavor, roast peppers over an open flame until all the skin has charred. Place peppers in a plastic bag for about 5-10 minutes. Remove from the bag and peel off the charred skin with your fingers– it will slide right off.
• Use in your favorite recipes, on a pizza, or just drizzled with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a refreshing chilled summer side dish.