Capsicum

Capsicum is an herb that is chili red and green pepper. The fruit of the bell pepper plant contains a chemical called capsaicin. So, its fruit is normally applied to the skin for arthritis pain and other conditions. Also, Capsaicin reduces swelling and pain. Capsicum is a genus of blossoming plants in the nightshade ‘Solanaceae’ family that is native to the Americas, planted universally for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit. Its peppers were introduced to Asia in the sixteenth century by Spanish and Portuguese explorers through trade routes from South America. Mainly, bell pepper is green, red, yellow, and also black.
What is the Best Soil for Capsicum ?
The soil is very necessary when it comes to planting capsicum in pots. A good potting mix is very essential and should be of the best quality. the mixture is of sand, vermicompost, and cocopeat. Bell peppers or capsicum require full sun to grow but be careful from winds as they can break the stems. They do well in fertile free-draining soil so enrich the soil beforehand with aged manure, compost, and a certified fertilizer and fertilizer which is organic.
They have just been produced to have no heat. Bell peppers can be eaten either raw or cooked and are known as paprika. Low calories and rich in vitamin C and also many other antioxidants make them an excellent enumeration of a healthy diet.

What is the Scientific name of capsicum?
The Scientific name is Capsicum and comes from the Kingdom of ‘Plantae’. Capsicum is also known as Bell pepper. The large unimportant form is known as bell pepper-like green pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper in South Africa or North America, sweet pepper, and simply pepper in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and Ireland but bell pepper is called here in India, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
How many colors of capsicum are there?
Bell pepper always starts with green color, then its color changes from yellow to orange, and the last main color becomes red. In terms of taste, Bell peppers of all four colors are different. Green bell peppers are hot most often and yellow is the second number. Red bell pepper is very beneficial for our health.
The Benefits of bell pepper are:-
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Beneficial for your heart. A phytonutrient is Lycopene in the red bell pepper keeps your heart good and also healthy.
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Metabolism is much improved by eating this chili.
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Also, the risk of cancer is lowered.
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It has antioxidant properties.
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Improves immunity.
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Relieves pain.
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Iron deficiency is also cured by this.
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Also, rich in Vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
