Green chili pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Common name: Green hot pepper Scientific name: Capsicum annuum Also known as: Green pepper Green hot pepper is the fruit of some varieties of the annual Capsicum species from the nightshade family. Its main component is capsaicin, which gives the sensation of heat. Its leaves are elongated and green, with branched stems, sometimes reaching a height of two feet. • Flower of the green hot pepper: Its small white flowers. • Fruit and seeds of the green hot pepper: Its fruit is long, between 10 cm and 15 cm, green in color, hollow inside, with a thin wall, containing small white to light brown seeds. • Season for germinating the green hot pepper: Pepper seeds are planted in well-prepared nurseries in two seasons. The first: August–September. The second: February–March. • Suitable climate and soil for the green hot pepper: The hot pepper grows at temperatures between 25-28°C during the day and 16-18°C at night. It thrives in sandy and clay soils, and in soils with high fertility and good aeration. It is sensitive to frost and is watered regularly. • Method of cultivating the green hot pepper: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of 1cm–2cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Benefits and uses: It is used for eating and has multiple health benefits. • Native homeland of the green hot pepper: Mexico.